The Sentence Review Division (the "Division") is established and governed pursuant to Section 46-18-901, et. seq., MCA, wherein the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court appoints three district court judges to act as a review division of the Montana Supreme Court. Each judge serves a three-year term, with one judge designated as the presiding officer or chairperson. Additionally, the Chief Justice appoints an alternate judge to serve a three-year term. The alternate judge substitutes in the hearing(s) when the sentencing judge is a member of the Division.
A Defendant who has received a sentence of incarceration for a term of one year or more in the Montana State Prison or to the custody of the Montana Department of Corrections, has a right to apply to the Sentence Review Division for a review of his/her district court sentence. The Division has adopted Rules that clarify and expedite its application and review process. The sentence imposed by the district court is presumed correct. However, upon its review, the Division may order a different sentence to be imposed if it is clearly inadequate or clearly excessive (increase, decrease or modify) or may affirm the sentence imposed by the district court. The Defendant has a right to appear and be represented by counsel at his/her sentence review hearing or may waive that right.
A Decision of the Division in each case is final. The Decisions are published annually in the Montana State Reporter, are filed with the Clerk of District Court where the case originated, and will be posted on this site for two years.
| Chair: | |
| Hon. Jessica Fehr 13th Judicial District P.O. Box 35029 Billings, MT 59107 Term ending: 12/31/2025 |
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| Members: | |
| Hon. Matthew Cuffe 19th Judicial District 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923 Term ending: 12/31/2026 |
Hon. Christopher Abbott 1st Judicial District 228 East Broadway St. Helena, MT 59601 Term ending: 12/31/2027 |
| Alternate Member: | |
| Hon. Jeffrey Dahood 800 Main St. Anaconda, MT 59711 Term ending: 12/31/2027 |
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| Staff: | |
| Dia C. Lang Office Administrator 301 S. Park, Ste. 328 P.O. Box 203005 Helena, MT 59620-3005 (406) 841-2976 dia.lang2@mt.gov |
Rosemary Madero Administrative Assistant 301 S. Park, Ste. 328 P.O. Box 203005 Helena, MT 59620-3005 (406) 841-2977 rosemary.madero@mt.gov |
| Chavez, Todd B. | Big Horn Co. DC-2-2021-0070 - Modified |
| Dudley, Raymond E. | Jefferson Co. DC-22-2021-0003 - Affirmed |
| Eyler, Steven C. | Yellowstone Co. DC-56-2023-1048 - Affirmed |
| Frey, Dustin | Yellowstone Co. DC-56-2021-1332 - Affirmed |
| Gwynn, Landin J. | Toole Co. DC-51-2021-0046 - Affirmed |
| Hill, Ryan M. | Hill Co. DC-21-2006-0084 - Modified |
| Hodges, John D. | Custer Co. DC-9-2020-0024 - Affirmed |
| Jacobs, Jeffrey L. | Lewis & Clark Co. DC-25-2021-0350 & DC-25-2023-0186 |
| Koffler, Bradley J. | Dawson Co. DC-11-2024-0027 - Affirmed |
| Lloyd, Daniel W. | Yellowstone Co. DC-56-2017-1183 - Affirmed |
| Magrath, George A. | Lewis & Clark Co. DC-25-2024-0214 - Affirmed |
| Michel, Bo B. | Fergus Co. DC-14-2022-0042 - Affirmed |
| Odegard, James A. | Cascade Co. DC-7-2024-0497 - Affirmed |
| Richardson, Lewis L. | Yellowstone Co. DC-56-2024-0910 - Affirmed |
| Walla, Kevin C. | Sweet Grass Co. DC-49-2020-0001 - Affirmed |
| Welch, Matthew J. | Yellowstone Co. DC-56-2020-1434 - Affirmed |
| Woolliscroft, Randy J. | Flathead Co. DC-15-2022-0396 - Modified |
| Eagleman, Elizabeth A. | Hill Co. DC-16-0059 - Affirmed |
| Evans, Dolly M. | Missoula Co. DC-23-0763 - Affirmed |
| Garrera, Desirea M. | Flathead Co. DC-22-0258 - Affirmed |
| Newholy, Erin | Yellowstone Co. DC-24-0271 |
| Wall, Marcia R. | Lake Co. DC-23-0087 DC-22-0090 - Affirmed |
| American Horse, Devin M. | Yellowstone Co. DC-23-164 - Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Amos, Angela H. | Ravalli Co. DC-19-166 - Affirmed |
| Banks, Corena M. | Cascade Co. DC-18-776 - Affirmed |
| Berg, Brenda D. | Petroleum Co. DC-23-002 - Affirmed |
| Chavez, Kristy L. | Yellowstone Co. DC-21-703 - Affirmed |
| Cinclair, Marnie L. | Rosebud Co. DC-23-041 - Affirmed |
| Dempsey, Angelina M. | Silver Bow Co. DC-23-350 - Affirmed |
| Emery, Stacey A. | Missoula Co. DC-17-734 - Affirmed |
| Holmes, Nicole M. | Silver Bow Co. DC-23-191 - Decreased |
| Kister-Roberts, Kaycie L. | Lewis & Clark Co. DC-23-368 - Affirmed |
| Maier, Justina S. | Missoula Co. DC-23-266 - Affirmed |
| McAlpin, Courtney | Lewis & Clark Co. DC-24-311- Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Quinn, Christine R. | Lincoln Co. DC-22-056 - Affirmed |
| Ricker, Camryn J. | Yellowstone Co. DC-22-746 - Affirmed |
| Selage, Jamie N. | Yellowstone Co. DC-21-322 - Affirmed |
| Siegele, Heidi L. | Dawson Co. DC-22-034 - Affirmed |
| Tushka, Kylee J. | Yellowstone Co. DC-22-1149 - Affirmed |
| Balback, Julie Ann | Yellowstone Co. DC-08-494 - Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Buckley, Joli A. | Jefferson Co. DC-23-015 - Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Jessop, Michelle R. | Ravalli Co. DC-13-056 - Affirmed |
| Jorgenson, Anieva R. | Yellowstone Co. DC-22-765 - Amended |
| Jorgenson, Anieva R. | Yellowstone Co. DC-22-939 - Amended |
| Lone Elk (McAdam), Christina M. | Yellowstone Co. DC-23-1283 - Cont. to April 2025 |
| Lone Elk (McAdam), Christina M. | Missoula Co. DC-23-567 - Cont. to April 2025 |
| O'Connell, Rebecca L. | Jefferson Co. DC-21-024 - Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Platt, Ericka A. | Yellowstone Co. DC-12-666 - Dismissed with Prejudice |
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