Montana § 46-16-403 - Evidence Insufficient To Go To Jury
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-16-403 — Evidence Insufficient To Go To Jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-16-403. Evidence Insufficient To Go To Jury
Evidence insufficient to go to jury. When, at the close of the prosecution's evidence or at the close of all the evidence, the evidence is insufficient to support a finding or verdict of guilty, the court may, on its own motion or on the motion of the defendant, dismiss the action and discharge the defendant. However, prior to dismissal, the court may allow the case to be reopened for good cause shown.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-16-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-16-403 cover?
Section 46-16-403 ("Evidence Insufficient To Go To Jury") 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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