The legislature finds that an independent, impartial, and confidential ombudsman serves:
(1) to protect the interests and rights of Montana's children and families; and
(2) to strengthen child and family services by working in consultation with the department and with appropriate county attorneys in cases under review.
Source notesHistory and annotations
En. Sec. 2, Ch. 354, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 549, L. 2021.