Montana § 46-9-510 - Surrender Of Defendant
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-9-510 — Surrender Of Defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-9-510. Surrender Of Defendant
Surrender of defendant. (1) At any time before the forfeiture of bail or within 90 days after forfeiture: (a) the defendant may surrender to the court or any peace officer of this state; or (b) a surety bail bond insurance producer licensed to sell, solicit, or negotiate commercial bail bonds pursuant to Title 33, chapter 17, may arrest the defendant pursuant to 46-6-508 and surrender the defendant to the court, any peace officer, or any detention center facility of this state. Any arrest or surrender pursuant to this subsection (1) must be reported to the commissioner of insurance on a form and in a manner to be determined by the commissioner. (2) The peace officer or detention center facility shall detain the defendant in custody as upon commitment and shall file a certificate, acknowledging the surrender, in the court having jurisdiction of the defendant. The court shall then order the bail exonerated.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-9-510
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-9-510 cover?
Section 46-9-510 ("Surrender 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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