Montana § 46-3-110 - Filing The Charge
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-3-110 — Filing The Charge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-3-110. Filing The Charge
Filing the charge. (1) In all criminal prosecutions, the charge must be filed in the county where the offense was committed unless otherwise provided by law. (2) A charge for violation of 45-7-306 after imposition of a state prison sentence or after commitment to the department of corrections may, at the discretion of the county attorney for the county in which the person was arrested and without objection from the person charged, be filed in any county in the state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-3-110
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-3-110 cover?
Section 46-3-110 ("Filing The Charge") 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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