Montana § 27-16-402 - Form Of Undertaking For Bail
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-402 — Form Of Undertaking For Bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-16-402. Form Of Undertaking For Bail
Form of undertaking for bail. The defendant may give bail by causing a written undertaking to be executed by two or more sufficient sureties, stating their places of residence and occupations, to the effect that they are bound in the amount mentioned in the order of arrest, that the defendant must at all times be amenable to the process of the court during the pendency of the action and to the orders that may be issued to enforce the judgment in the action or that they will pay to the plaintiff the amount of any judgment that may be recovered in the action.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-16-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-402 cover?
Section 27-16-402 ("Form Of Undertaking For 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.
How do I cite Montana § 27-16-402?
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