Montana § 27-16-301 - Proceedings To Vacate Order Or Reduce Bail
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-301 — Proceedings To Vacate Order Or Reduce Bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-16-301. Proceedings To Vacate Order Or Reduce Bail
Proceedings to vacate order or reduce bail. A defendant arrested may, at any time before justification of bail, apply to the judge who made the order or the court in which the action is pending, upon reasonable notice to the plaintiff, to vacate the order of arrest or to reduce the amount of bail. If the application be made upon affidavits on the part of the defendant, but not otherwise, the plaintiff may oppose the same by affidavits or other proofs in addition to those on which the order of arrest was made.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-16-301
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-301 cover?
Section 27-16-301 ("Proceedings To Vacate Order Or Reduce Bail") 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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