Montana § 45-8-103 - Riot
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-103 — Riot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8-103. Riot
Riot. (1) A person commits the offense of riot if the person purposely and knowingly disturbs the peace by engaging in an act of violence or threat to commit an act of violence as part of an assemblage of five or more persons and the act or threat presents a clear and present danger of or results in damage to property or injury to persons. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person convicted of the offense of riot shall be fined not to exceed $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both. (3) A person who commits the offense of riot by engaging in an act of violence while incarcerated at any state adult correctional facility or city or county jail shall be imprisoned for not less than 1 year or more than 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-8-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-103 cover?
Section 45-8-103 ("Riot") 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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