Montana § 46-14-205 - Access To Defendant For Examination
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-14-205 — Access To Defendant For Examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-14-205. Access To Defendant For Examination
Access to defendant for examination. If either the defendant or the prosecution wishes the defendant to be examined by a qualified psychiatrist, licensed clinical psychologist, or advanced practice registered nurse selected by the one proposing the examination in order to determine the defendant's fitness to proceed or whether the defendant had, at the time the offense was committed, a particular state of mind that is an essential element of the offense, the examiner must be permitted to have reasonable access to the defendant for the purpose of the examination.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-14-205
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-14-205 cover?
Section 46-14-205 ("Access To Defendant For Examination") 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 § 46-14-205?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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