Montana § 46-14-223 - Prioritization Of Admissions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-14-223 — Prioritization Of Admissions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-14-223. Prioritization Of Admissions
Prioritization of admissions. The Montana state hospital shall prioritize admissions for evaluations and treatment as follows: (1) first priority must be given to a pretrial defendant who has been ordered committed to be evaluated and treated under 46-14-221 ; (2) second priority must be given to a pretrial defendant charged with a crime of violence, as defined in 46-18-104 , with an order of transport to the Montana state hospital; and (3) as otherwise established by the department by administrative rule.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-14-223 cover?
Section 46-14-223 ("Prioritization Of Admissions") 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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