Montana § 46-11-203 - Time For Filing Information
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-11-203 — Time For Filing Information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-11-203. Time For Filing Information
Time for filing information. (1) After a finding of probable cause following a preliminary examination or waiver of a preliminary examination or after leave of court has been granted, the prosecutor shall file within 30 days in the proper district court an information charging the defendant with the offense or any other offense supported by probable cause. (2) Unless good cause to the contrary is shown, the court shall dismiss the prosecution if an information is not filed within 30 days as required in subsection (1).
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-11-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-11-203 cover?
Section 46-11-203 ("Time For Filing Information") 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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