Montana § 3-1-521 - Proceedings When Party Fails To Appear
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-521 — Proceedings When Party Fails To Appear, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-521. Proceedings When Party Fails To Appear
Proceedings when party fails to appear. When the warrant of arrest has been returned served, if the person arrested does not appear on the return day, the court or judge may issue another warrant of arrest or may order the undertaking to be prosecuted, or both. If the undertaking be prosecuted, the measure of damages in the action is the extent of the loss or injury sustained by the aggrieved party by reason of the misconduct for which the warrant was issued and the costs of the proceeding.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-1-521
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-521 cover?
Section 3-1-521 ("Proceedings When Party Fails To Appear") 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 § 3-1-521?
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