How the charges are handled in the criminal justice system has shown a divide between the city’s three municipal court judges and the Missoula County attorney.
Addressing urban camping for some meant minimizing the root causes of homelessness, while others wanted to prioritize clearing up parks, businesses and areas where homeless people frequently set up camp.
With urban camping at a crisis level, members of the Missoula City Council this week pressed municipal court officials on accusations that they haven't been holding campers cited for a violation accountable for their actions.
With urban camping at a crisis level, members of the Missoula City Council this week pressed municipal court officials on accusations that they haven't been holding campers cited for a violation accountable for their actions.
With urban camping at a crisis level, members of the Missoula City Council this week pressed municipal court officials on accusations that they haven't been holding campers cited for a violation accountable for their actions.