Montana § 33-1-1502 - Application Of Criminal Law And Procedure

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-1-1502 — Application Of Criminal Law And Procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33-1-1502. Application Of Criminal Law And Procedure

Application of criminal law and procedure. (1) Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, the provisions of Titles 45 and 46 apply to the enforcement of the offenses provided for in this part. (2) In any prosecution for the offenses provided for and charged under this part, for the purposes of and in addition to the provisions of 46-2-101 and 46-3-110 , offenses are deemed to have been committed in any of the following locations: (a) the county or judicial district in which the purported loss, damage, or accident occurs; (b) the county or judicial district in which the insurance policy provides coverage or, in the case of motor vehicle insurance, where the vehicle is garaged; or (c) the county or judicial district in which money or other insurance proceeds were received for the fraudulent act.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-1-1502

What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-1-1502 cover?

Section 33-1-1502 ("Application Of Criminal Law And Procedure") 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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