Montana § 46-10-203 - Disposition Of Defendant
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-10-203 — Disposition Of Defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-10-203. Disposition Of Defendant
Disposition of defendant. (1) If from the evidence it appears that there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant committed it, the judge shall hold the defendant to answer to the court having jurisdiction of the offense. (2) If it appears from the evidence that there is insufficient probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed or that the defendant committed it, the judge shall dismiss the complaint and discharge the defendant. The discharge of the defendant may not preclude the state from instituting a subsequent prosecution for the same offense.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-10-203 cover?
Section 46-10-203 ("Disposition Of Defendant") 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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