Montana § 44-1-1103 - Check In Lieu Of Cash
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-1103 — Check In Lieu Of Cash, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1-1103. Check In Lieu Of Cash
Check in lieu of cash. (1) In the case of traffic violations, bond may be made by personal check in lieu of cash. Highway patrol officers or other authorized agents receiving bonds on behalf of the court may accept a personal check in lieu of cash if: (a) the check is drawn on a bank domiciled in the state of Montana; and (b) the person who writes the check in lieu of cash bond has two documents of identification. (2) If a check is offered in lieu of cash, the highway patrol officer or other authorized agent who accepts the check is not liable in the case of nonpayment. (3) A person who writes a check in lieu of cash bond that is returned for insufficient funds is subject to prosecution under 45-6-316 , and obtaining bond constitutes securing services for the purposes of that section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-1-1103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-1103 cover?
Section 44-1-1103 ("Check In Lieu Of Cash") 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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