State v. Hanners

This is an appeal from the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, State of Montana, in and for the County of Ravalli. The State of Montana appeals the District Court’s June 28, 1991 order and subsequent Amended Judgment of July 10,1991. We reverse.

Two issues are presented for our consideration:

1. Whether the District Court had jurisdiction to amend a sentence and judgment after it had been pronounced in court, reduced to writing and filed with the clerk of court.

2. Whether the practice of parole and probation officers contacting a sentencing court ex parte and post-judgment for the…