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One fact that is widely unknown by most men and women of Montana is that the Grand Jury process cannot be convened unless approved by a District Court Judge. The Montana Constitution covers it clearly in Article II, Section 20 (Seen Below).
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The grassroots Montana Citizens Council on Judicial Accountability (MTSCOJA) hopes to change those circumstances with a ballot initiative that is intended to amend the Montana Constitution to allow the pursuit of justice to be put back into the hands of the men and women of Montana.
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Before a ballot initiative can be considered valid and authorized to be included in the 2024 election, the Attorney General’s office must conduct a thorough review of the initiative to verify that it would withstand constitutional muster and does not “amount to regulatory taking.”
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A screenshot of AG Knudsen’s decision can be seen below, and the entire document may be accessed by clicking here.
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Stay tuned to NorthWest Liberty News for more updates as we intend to cover the developments on this ballot initiative until its conclusion.
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This seems like a good idea until you read to the bottom of the page and ask the question, “How will this be paid for?” Some people might want to use this as a harassment vehicle. Insiders (lawyers) might use it as a weapon for corrupt purposes. While I support the idea in principle as a way to combat corruption (and will probably vote for it, too) I think it needs more clarification. And if it’s used maliciously/corruptly what are the penalties for doing so? Who is paying for it, and how are they paying is important part of any legislation.