District Court Decisions

A district court “has wide discretion to decide whether a [witness] who has a propensity for violence poses a security risk and warrants increased security measures.” We therefore review for an abuse of discretion a district court’s decision to require a witness to testify shackled, in handcuffs, or appear in jail clothing. ”  State v. Rossbach, 2022 MT 2, ¶ 20, 407 Mont. 55, 501 P.3d 914 (quoting State v. Herrick, 2004 MT 323, ¶¶ 14-15, 324 Mont.76, 101 P.3d 755, citing State v. Hartson, 2011 MT 188, ¶¶ 22-23, 361 Mont. 305, 258 P.3d 428).