Montana § 46-16-121 - Felony Offenses
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-16-121 — Felony Offenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-16-121. Felony Offenses
Felony offenses. (1) Except as otherwise provided in Title 46, the defendant in all cases in which a felony is charged must be present at the initial appearance, arraignment, entry of plea, preliminary examination, trial, and sentencing or when otherwise required by the court. (2) The defendant may be present at all other proceedings. (3) The presence of the defendant is not required before the supreme court.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-16-121 ("Felony Offenses") 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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