Working in the world of criminal justice runs in the Boyd family. Terry Boyd, the new Montana Department of Corrections’ Native American liaison, grew up watching his father work as a criminal investigator for the Fort Peck Tribes in Poplar. In his new role with the DOC, former probation and parole officer Boyd hopes to continue the family tradition of helping others. For Boyd, an enrolled member

The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill Monday, Feb. 20, that would allow landlords to forgo some restrictions surrounding security deposits. Under the proposed bill, landlords could charge cleanliness and damage fees to former tenants without giving them notice if they leave without warning or are forcibly evicted. Rep. Steven Galloway, R-Great Falls, is the sponsor of House