Montana § 1-2-205 - Repeal Of Law Creating Criminal Offense

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 1-2-205 — Repeal Of Law Creating Criminal Offense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-2-205. Repeal Of Law Creating Criminal Offense

Repeal of law creating criminal offense. The repeal of any law creating a criminal offense does not constitute a bar to an indictment or information and the punishment of an act already committed in violation of the law so repealed unless the intention to bar such indictment or information and punishment is expressly declared in the repealing act.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 1-2-205

What does Montana Code Annotated § 1-2-205 cover?

Section 1-2-205 ("Repeal Of Law Creating Criminal Offense") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Montana § 1-2-205?

A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 1-2-205" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Montana law?

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How does Montana § 1-2-205 apply to my situation?

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