Montana § 46-18-601 - Judgment In Writing -- Lien
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-601 — Judgment In Writing -- Lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-18-601. Judgment In Writing -- Lien
Judgment in writing -- lien. (1) The judgment shall be reduced to writing and signed by the judge. (2) A judgment that the defendant pay a fine or costs constitutes a lien upon the real estate of the defendant, which lien dates from the date of the defendant's arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-18-601
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-601 cover?
Section 46-18-601 ("Judgment In Writing -- Lien") 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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