Montana § 16-6-204 - Defense Need Not Be Negatived
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-6-204 — Defense Need Not Be Negatived, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-6-204. Defense Need Not Be Negatived
Defense need not be negatived. The description of any offense under this code, in the words of this code or in any words of like effect, shall be sufficient in law; and any exception, exemption, provision, excuse, or qualification, whether it occurs by way of proviso or in the description of the offense in this code, may be proved by the defendant but need not be specified or negatived in the information or complaint; but if it is so specified or negatived, no proof in relation to the matter so specified or negatived shall be required on the part of the informant or complainant.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-6-204
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-6-204 cover?
Section 16-6-204 ("Defense Need Not Be Negatived") 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.
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