Montana § 25-4-501 - Motion To Postpone Trial For Absence Of Testimony
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-4-501 — Motion To Postpone Trial For Absence Of Testimony, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-4-501. Motion To Postpone Trial For Absence Of Testimony
Motion to postpone trial for absence of testimony. A motion to postpone a trial on grounds of the absence of evidence shall only be made upon affidavit showing the materiality of the evidence expected to be obtained and that due diligence has been used to procure it.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-4-501
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-4-501 cover?
Section 25-4-501 ("Motion To Postpone Trial For Absence Of Testimony") 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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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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