Montana § 41-5-1603 - Hearing On Request
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1603 — Hearing On Request, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-5-1603. Hearing On Request
Hearing on request. (1) When a county attorney requests that a case be designated as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution under 41-5-1602 (1)(a), the court shall hold a hearing to consider the request. (2) The hearing must be held within 30 days of the filing of the request unless good cause is shown by the county attorney or the youth that the hearing should be held later, in which case the hearing must be held within 90 days of the request. (3) If the county attorney shows by clear and convincing evidence that designating the case as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution serves public safety, the court may, within 15 days after the hearing, designate the case as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution. In determining whether public safety is served, the court shall consider the factors enumerated in 41-5-1606 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 41-5-1603
What does Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1603 cover?
Section 41-5-1603 ("Hearing On Request") 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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