Montana § 46-18-603 - Disposition Of Fines And Forfeitures
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-603 — Disposition Of Fines And Forfeitures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-18-603. Disposition Of Fines And Forfeitures
Disposition of fines and forfeitures. All fines and forfeitures collected in any court except city courts must be applied to the payment of the costs of the case in which the fine is imposed or the forfeiture incurred. After those costs are paid, the remainder, if not paid to a justice's court or otherwise provided by law, must be forwarded to the department of revenue for deposit in the state general fund.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-18-603
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-603 cover?
Section 46-18-603 ("Disposition Of Fines And Forfeitures") 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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