Dear XXXXXXXX
Here is the Montana Code on the matter
53-30-402. Completion of boot camp -- suspension of sentence. A sentencing court retains jurisdiction for purposes of this section. At the time of sentencing, the sentencing court may order that if the convicted person successfully completes the boot camp incarceration program: (1) the court will consider a petition from the person, after which the court may suspend all or part of the remainder of the person's sentence of imprisonment; or (2) a part or all of the remainder of the person's sentence of imprisonment, as determined by the court at the time of sentencing, is automatically suspended on conditions imposed by the court at the time of sentencing.
It appears the court can state on the record at sentencing that upon successful completion a petition will be considered OR the court can state that upon successful completion there will be a suspended sentence. The latter would be preferable - again on the record - as then it would be a lock once the boot camp is completed with success.
Best to all in this matter
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