Montana Code Ann. §46-23-901(1)(d)

(1) The legislature finds that:
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(d) studies have shown that offenders who participate in reentry and restorative justice programs that hold offenders accountable to victims and community volunteer panels are less likely to reoffend, more likely to find community acceptance and employment, and better able to pay restitution.

(2) As used in this part, “restorative justice program” has the meaning provided in 2-15-2013(3)(c).