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Montana’s state government is moving forward with a new 114-acre forensic mental health facility near Laurel, designed to evaluate and treat individuals in the justice system who may be unfit for trial—potentially housing up to 64 patients. Though Yellowstone County commissioners have no final say since the land is state-owned, public hearings are still required. But these meetings are largely ceremonial, with state reps offering little engagement or transparency. This is the third such hearing, held by the Board of Investments, which appears to be ticking boxes rather than addressing community concerns. The facility aims to ensure legal competency in court cases, but locals are left wondering if their voices matter.

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