Unauthorized disclosure of information obtained in department of justice investigations a criminal act
(1) No information obtained by the department of justice or its agents and attorneys as a result of an investigation may be disclosed except in accordance with the laws applicable to the source of information. However, the information may be used or disclosed under 40-5-261 and rules adopted under 40-5-262 or as necessary in any court action.
(2) Each employee violating the disclosure provisions is subject to the criminal charge and penalties applicable to the source of information.
| EnactedEn. SectionSec. 4, ChapterCh. 295, Laws ofL. 1973 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 71-233.4 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 4, ChapterCh. 543, Laws ofL. 1985 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 5, ChapterCh. 418, Laws ofL. 1989 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 24, ChapterCh. 414, Laws ofL. 1993 |