61-11-105. Release of information -- fees. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the department shall, upon request and with the licensee's approval, furnish a person the individual Montana driving record of a licensee, showing the following:
     (a) licensee identification data, which may not include the individual's residence address, or information provided through means of an electronic tracking device;
     (b) driver's license status and expiration date;
     (c) convictions of the licensee; and
     (d) traffic accidents in which the licensee was involved.
     (2) Information relating to a traffic accident that did not involve a conviction, as defined in 61-11-203, may not be released by the department unless the release is requested or approved by a party involved in the accident or is required by court order or a duly executed subpoena. The department shall, upon request, furnish a criminal justice agency or any person or firm having a legitimate purpose as determined by the department with the individual Montana driving record of a licensee showing the items listed in subsections (1)(a) through (1)(d).
     (3) A fee of $4 must be paid for each individual Montana driving record requested. A fee of $10 must be paid if a certified Montana record, as provided in 61-11-102(6), is requested. All driving records must be provided without charge to any criminal justice agency, as defined in 44-5-103, or other state or federal agency.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 503, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 467, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 525, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 346, L. 1993.