Montana Code — 45
Browse 389 sections in division 45 of the Montana code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
Sections (showing up to 300)
- § 45-1-101. Short Title
- § 45-1-102. General Purposes And Principles Of Construction
- § 45-1-103. Application To Offenses Committed Before And After Enactment
- § 45-1-104. Other Limitations On Applicability
- § 45-1-201. Classification Of Offenses
- § 45-1-202. Through 45-1-204 Reserved
- § 45-1-205. General Time Limitations
- § 45-1-206. Periods Excluded From Limitation
- § 45-2-101. General Definitions
- § 45-2-102. Substitutes For Negligence And Knowledge
- § 45-2-103. General Requirements Of Criminal Act And Mental State
- § 45-2-104. Absolute Liability
- § 45-2-201. Causal Relationship Between Conduct And Result
- § 45-2-202. Voluntary Act
- § 45-2-203. Responsibility -- Intoxicated Condition
- § 45-2-204. Liability Of Firefighters
- § 45-2-205. Through 45-2-210 Reserved
- § 45-2-211. Consent As Defense
- § 45-2-212. Compulsion
- § 45-2-213. Entrapment
- § 45-2-301. Accountability For Conduct Of Another
- § 45-2-302. When Accountability Exists
- § 45-2-303. Separate Conviction Of Person Accountable
- § 45-2-304. Through 45-2-310 Reserved
- § 45-2-311. Criminal Responsibility Of Corporations
- § 45-2-312. Accountability For Conduct Of Corporation
- § 45-3-101. Definitions
- § 45-3-102. Use Of Force In Defense Of Person
- § 45-3-103. Use Of Force In Defense Of Occupied Structure
- § 45-3-104. Use Of Force In Defense Of Other Property
- § 45-3-105. Use Of Force By Aggressor
- § 45-3-106. Use Of Force To Prevent Escape
- § 45-3-107. Use Of Force By Parent, Guardian, Or Teacher
- § 45-3-108. Use Of Force In Resisting Arrest
- § 45-3-109. Execution Of Death Sentence
- § 45-3-110. No Duty To Summon Help Or Flee
- § 45-3-111. Openly Carrying Weapon -- Display
- § 45-3-112. Investigation Of Alleged Offense Involving Claim Of Justifiable Use Of Force
- § 45-3-113. And 45-3-114 Reserved
- § 45-3-115. Affirmative Defense
- § 45-3-116. Use Of Force In Defense Of Military Equipment And Information
- § 45-4-101. Solicitation
- § 45-4-103. Attempt
- § 45-5-101. Repealed
- § 45-5-102. Deliberate Homicide
- § 45-5-103. Mitigated Deliberate Homicide
- § 45-5-104. Negligent Homicide
- § 45-5-105. Aiding Or Soliciting Suicide
- § 45-5-106. Vehicular Homicide While Under Influence
- § 45-5-107. Aggravated Vehicular Homicide While Under The Influence
- § 45-5-108. Through 45-5-110 Reserved
- § 45-5-111. Extrajudicial Confession -- Evidence Of Death
- § 45-5-112. Inference Of Mental State
- § 45-5-113. Through 45-5-115 Reserved
- § 45-5-116. Harm To Fetus Of Another -- Exceptions
- § 45-5-201. Assault
- § 45-5-202. Aggravated Assault
- § 45-5-203. Intimidation
- § 45-5-204. Mistreating Prisoners
- § 45-5-205. Negligent Vehicular Assault -- Penalty
- § 45-5-206. Partner Or Family Member Assault -- Penalty
- § 45-5-207. Criminal Endangerment -- Penalty
- § 45-5-208. Negligent Endangerment -- Penalty
- § 45-5-209. Partner Or Family Member Assault -- No Contact Order -- Notice -- Violation Of Order -- Penalty
- § 45-5-210. Assault On Peace Officer Or Judicial Officer
- § 45-5-211. Assault Upon Sports Official
- § 45-5-212. Assault On Minor
- § 45-5-213. Assault With Weapon
- § 45-5-214. Assault With Bodily Fluid
- § 45-5-215. Strangulation Of Partner Or Family Member
- § 45-5-216. Through 45-5-219 Reserved
- § 45-5-220. Stalking -- Exemption -- Penalty
- § 45-5-221. Malicious Intimidation Or Harassment Relating To Civil Or Human Rights -- Penalty
- § 45-5-222. Sentence Enhancement -- Offenses Committed Because Of Victim's Race, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Or Involvement In Civil Rights Or Human Rights Activities
- § 45-5-223. Surreptitious Visual Observation Or Recordation -- Place Of Residence -- Public Place -- Exceptions
- § 45-5-224. Through 45-5-230 Reserved
- § 45-5-231. Definitions
- § 45-5-232. Offender Intervention Counseling Referral
- § 45-5-233. Report To Court Or Probation Officer
- § 45-5-234. Offender Intervention Counseling Confidentiality
- § 45-5-301. Unlawful Restraint
- § 45-5-302. Kidnapping
- § 45-5-303. Aggravated Kidnapping
- § 45-5-304. Custodial Interference
- § 45-5-305. Repealed
- § 45-5-306. Repealed
- § 45-5-307. Through 45-5-309 Reserved
- § 45-5-310. Repealed
- § 45-5-311. Repealed
- § 45-5-401. Robbery
- § 45-5-501. Definitions
- § 45-5-502. Sexual Assault
- § 45-5-503. Sexual Intercourse Without Consent
- § 45-5-504. Indecent Exposure
- § 45-5-505. Renumbered 45-8-218
- § 45-5-506. Renumbered 45-5-511
- § 45-5-507. Incest
- § 45-5-508. Aggravated Sexual Intercourse Without Consent
- § 45-5-509. And 45-5-510 Reserved
- § 45-5-511. Provisions Generally Applicable To Sexual Crimes
- § 45-5-512. Chemical Treatment Of Sex Offenders
- § 45-5-513. Geographic Restrictions Applicable To High-Risk Sexual Offenders
- § 45-5-601. Prostitution -- Patronizing Prostitute -- Exception
- § 45-5-602. Repealed
- § 45-5-603. Repealed
- § 45-5-604. Repealed
- § 45-5-605. Through 45-5-610 Reserved
- § 45-5-611. Bigamy
- § 45-5-612. Marrying A Bigamist
- § 45-5-613. Renumbered 45-5-507
- § 45-5-614. Through 45-5-619 Reserved
- § 45-5-620. Repealed
- § 45-5-621. Nonsupport
- § 45-5-622. Endangering Welfare Of Children
- § 45-5-623. Unlawful Transactions With Children
- § 45-5-624. Possession Of Or Unlawful Attempt To Purchase Intoxicating Substance Other Than Alcohol Or Marijuana -- Interference With Sentence Or Court Order
- § 45-5-625. Sexual Abuse Of Children
- § 45-5-626. Violation Of Order Of Protection
- § 45-5-627. Ritual Abuse Of Minor -- Exceptions -- Penalty
- § 45-5-628. Criminal Child Endangerment
- § 45-5-629. Grooming Of Child For Sexual Offense
- § 45-5-630. Reserved
- § 45-5-631. Interference With Parent-Child Contact
- § 45-5-632. Aggravated Interference With Parent-Child Contact
- § 45-5-633. Defenses To Interference With Parent-Child Contact And Aggravated Interference With Parent-Child Contact
- § 45-5-634. Parenting Interference
- § 45-5-635. And 45-5-636 Reserved
- § 45-5-637. Possession Or Consumption Of Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Or Vapor Products By Persons Under 18 Years Of Age Prohibited -- Unlawful Attempt To Purchase -- Penalties
- § 45-5-638. Possession Of Or Unlawful Attempt To Purchase Alcoholic Beverage -- Interference With Court Order
- § 45-5-639. Possession Of Or Unlawful Attempt To Purchase Marijuana -- Interference With Court Order
- § 45-5-640. Disclosing Explicit Synthetic Media
- § 45-5-701. Definitions
- § 45-5-702. Sex Trafficking
- § 45-5-703. Labor Trafficking
- § 45-5-704. Repealed
- § 45-5-705. Patronizing Victim Of Sex Trafficking
- § 45-5-706. Aggravated Sex Trafficking
- § 45-5-707. Property Subject To Forfeiture -- Human Trafficking
- § 45-5-708. Past Sexual Behavior Of Victim
- § 45-5-709. Immunity Of Child -- Sex Therapy Participants
- § 45-5-710. Affirmative Defense
- § 45-5-711. Child Sex Trafficking
- § 45-5-712. Evidence In Cases Of Sex Trafficking, Aggravated Sex Trafficking, Or Child Sex Trafficking
- § 45-5-801. Definitions
- § 45-5-802. Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Or Neglect Of Vulnerable Adult -- Penalties
- § 45-5-803. Failure To Report Abuse Or Neglect Of Vulnerable Adult -- False Reporting -- Penalties
- § 45-5-804. Exploitation Of Incapacitated Person Or Vulnerable Adult -- Penalties
- § 45-6-101. Criminal Mischief
- § 45-6-102. Negligent Arson
- § 45-6-103. Arson
- § 45-6-104. Desecration Of Capitol, Place Of Worship, Cemetery, Or Public Memorial
- § 45-6-105. Criminal Destruction Of Or Tampering With Communication Device
- § 45-6-106. Criminal Mischief Damage To Rental Property
- § 45-6-201. Definition Of Enter Or Remain Unlawfully
- § 45-6-202. Criminal Trespass To Vehicles
- § 45-6-203. Criminal Trespass To Property
- § 45-6-204. Burglary
- § 45-6-205. Possession Of Burglary Tools
- § 45-6-206. Unlawful Squatting
- § 45-6-207. Fraudulent Sale Or Lease Of Property
- § 45-6-208. And 45-6-209 Reserved
- § 45-6-210. Criminal Trespass By Unmanned Aerial Vehicle -- Exceptions
- § 45-6-301. Theft
- § 45-6-302. Theft Of Lost Or Mislaid Property
- § 45-6-303. Offender's Interest In The Property
- § 45-6-304. Repealed
- § 45-6-305. Theft Of Labor Or Services Or Use Of Property
- § 45-6-306. Obtaining Communication Services With Intent To Defraud
- § 45-6-307. Aiding The Avoidance Of Telecommunications Charges
- § 45-6-308. Unauthorized Use Of Motor Vehicles
- § 45-6-309. Failure To Return Rented Or Leased Personal Property
- § 45-6-310. Definitions -- Computer Use
- § 45-6-311. Unlawful Use Of A Computer -- Exceptions
- § 45-6-312. Unauthorized Acquisition Or Transfer Of Food Stamps
- § 45-6-313. Medicaid Fraud
- § 45-6-314. Theft By Disposal Of Stolen Property
- § 45-6-315. Defrauding Creditors
- § 45-6-316. Issuing A Bad Check
- § 45-6-317. Deceptive Practices
- § 45-6-318. Deceptive Business Practices
- § 45-6-319. Chain Distributor Schemes
- § 45-6-320. Theft Of Nonferrous Metal
- § 45-6-321. Illegal Transportation Of Catalytic Converters
- § 45-6-322. Through 45-6-324 Reserved
- § 45-6-325. Forgery
- § 45-6-326. Obscuring Identity Of Machine
- § 45-6-327. Illegal Branding Or Altering Or Obscuring Of Brand
- § 45-6-328. Forfeiture For Theft Of Commonly Domesticated Hoofed Animal Or Illegal Branding Or Altering Or Obscuring Of Brand
- § 45-6-329. Disposition Of Property And Proceeds Of Sale
- § 45-6-330. And 45-6-331 Reserved
- § 45-6-332. Theft Of Identity
- § 45-6-333. Repealed
- § 45-6-334. Through 45-6-340 Reserved
- § 45-6-341. Money Laundering
- § 45-6-342. Through 45-6-344 Reserved
- § 45-6-345. Determination Of Number Of Convictions
- § 45-7-101. Bribery In Official And Political Matters
- § 45-7-102. Threats And Other Improper Influence In Official And Political Matters
- § 45-7-103. Criminal Use Of Office Or Position
- § 45-7-104. Gifts To Public Servants By Persons Subject To Their Jurisdiction
- § 45-7-201. Perjury
- § 45-7-202. False Swearing
- § 45-7-203. Unsworn Falsification To Authorities
- § 45-7-204. False Alarms To Agencies Of Public Safety
- § 45-7-205. False Reports To Peace Officers
- § 45-7-206. Tampering With Witnesses And Informants
- § 45-7-207. Tampering With Or Fabricating Physical Evidence -- Penalties
- § 45-7-208. Tampering With Public Records Or Information
- § 45-7-209. Impersonation Of Public Servant
- § 45-7-210. False Claim To Public Agency
- § 45-7-301. Resisting Arrest
- § 45-7-302. Obstructing Peace Officer Or Other Public Servant
- § 45-7-303. Obstructing Justice
- § 45-7-304. Failure To Aid Peace Officer
- § 45-7-305. Compounding Of Felony
- § 45-7-306. Escape
- § 45-7-307. Transferring Illegal Articles -- Unauthorized Communication
- § 45-7-308. Bail-Jumping
- § 45-7-309. Criminal Contempt
- § 45-7-310. Through 45-7-312 Reserved
- § 45-7-313. Criminal Contempt Of Legislature
- § 45-7-401. Official Misconduct
- § 45-7-501. Employer Misconduct
- § 45-7-601. Misuse Of Confidential Criminal Justice Information
- § 45-8-101. Disorderly Conduct
- § 45-8-102. Failure Of Disorderly Persons To Disperse
- § 45-8-103. Riot
- § 45-8-104. Incitement To Riot
- § 45-8-105. Criminal Incitement
- § 45-8-106. Bringing Armed Individuals Into State
- § 45-8-107. Purpose
- § 45-8-108. Definitions
- § 45-8-109. Civil Disorder -- Prohibited Activities -- Penalties -- Exceptions
- § 45-8-110. Obstructing Health Care Facility Access
- § 45-8-111. Public Nuisance
- § 45-8-112. Action To Abate Public Nuisance
- § 45-8-113. Creating Hazard
- § 45-8-114. Failure To Yield Party Line
- § 45-8-115. Illegal Posting Of State And Federal Land
- § 45-8-116. Funeral Picketing -- Penalties
- § 45-8-117. Definitions
- § 45-8-118. Restrictions On Sexually Oriented Businesses -- Penalty
- § 45-8-201. Obscenity
- § 45-8-202. Repealed
- § 45-8-203. Certain Motion Picture Theater Employees Not Liable For Prosecution
- § 45-8-204. Repealed
- § 45-8-205. Definitions
- § 45-8-206. Public Display Or Dissemination Of Obscene Material To Minors
- § 45-8-207. Notice Of Violation
- § 45-8-208. Penalties
- § 45-8-209. Harming A Police Dog -- Penalty -- Definition
- § 45-8-210. Causing Animals To Fight -- Owners, Trainers, And Spectators -- Penalties -- Exception -- Definition
- § 45-8-211. Cruelty To Animals -- Exceptions
- § 45-8-212. Criminal Defamation
- § 45-8-213. Privacy In Communications
- § 45-8-214. Bribery In Contests
- § 45-8-215. Desecration Of Flags
- § 45-8-216. Unlawful Automated Telephone Solicitation -- Exceptions -- Penalties
- § 45-8-217. Aggravated Animal Cruelty
- § 45-8-218. Deviate Sexual Conduct
- § 45-8-219. Reserved
- § 45-8-220. Criminal Invasion Of Personal Privacy
- § 45-8-221. Predatory Loitering By Sexual Offender
- § 45-8-222. Through 45-8-225 Reserved
- § 45-8-226. Definitions
- § 45-8-227. Harassment Or Harm Of Service Animal
- § 45-8-228. Unauthorized Control Of Service Animal
- § 45-8-229. Restitution For Harassment, Harm, Or Unauthorized Control Of Service Animal
- § 45-8-301. Uniformity Of Interpretation
- § 45-8-302. Definitions
- § 45-8-303. Possession Or Use Of Machine Gun In Connection With A Crime
- § 45-8-304. Possession Or Use Of Machine Gun For Offensive Purpose
- § 45-8-305. Presumption Of Offensive Or Aggressive Purpose
- § 45-8-306. Repealed
- § 45-8-307. Exceptions
- § 45-8-308. Repealed
- § 45-8-309. Repealed
- § 45-8-310. Policy
- § 45-8-311. Reserved
- § 45-8-312. Enhanced Permit To Carry Concealed Weapon -- Temporary Restricted Enhanced Permit For Individuals 18 To 20 Years Of Age
- § 45-8-313. Unlawful Possession Of Firearm By Convicted Person
- § 45-8-314. Lifetime Firearms Supervision Of Certain Convicted Persons
- § 45-8-315. Definition
- § 45-8-316. Carrying Concealed Firearms -- Exemption
- § 45-8-317. Repealed
- § 45-8-318. Possession Of Deadly Weapon By Prisoner Or Youth In Facility
- § 45-8-319. Repealed
- § 45-8-320. Repealed
- § 45-8-321. Permit To Carry Concealed Weapon
- § 45-8-322. Application, Renewal, Permit, And Fees
- § 45-8-323. Denial Of Renewal -- Revocation Of Permit
- § 45-8-324. Appeal
- § 45-8-325. Repealed
- § 45-8-326. Immunity From Liability
- § 45-8-327. Carrying Concealed Weapon While Under Influence
- § 45-8-328. Carrying Concealed Weapon In Prohibited Place -- Penalty
- § 45-8-329. Concealed Weapon Permits From Other States Recognized
- § 45-8-330. Exemption Of Concealed Weapon Permittee From Federal Handgun Purchase Background Check And Waiting Period
- § 45-8-331. Repealed
- § 45-8-332. Definitions