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Senate concurs on criminalizing domestic assault in presence of child to expand victim services
Summary
Senate concurred with House Bill 191, which creates a standalone offense for committing certain partner/family assaults in the presence of a child so the child is recognized as a victim and eligible for services; proponents said it helps break cycles of abuse, while some senators warned of added burdens on lower courts.
The Montana Senate concurred with House Bill 191, which creates an offense for committing certain crimes of partner or family member assault in the presence of a child, and makes the child a victim eligible for victim services.
Senator Rusher, speaking for the bill, said the intent is to interrupt cycles of abuse by ensuring children who witness violent incidents are identified and offered services: "This not only makes it an additional offense, but it also makes…
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