Montana § 46-18-702 - Disposition Of Prisoner's Earnings
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-702 — Disposition Of Prisoner's Earnings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-18-702. Disposition Of Prisoner's Earnings
Disposition of prisoner's earnings. The earnings of the prisoner must be collected by the sheriff. From those earnings, the sheriff shall pay the prisoner's board and personal expenses both inside and outside the jail and, to the extent directed by the court, pay the support of the prisoner's dependents, if any. Any balance must be retained until the prisoner's discharge.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-18-702 cover?
Section 46-18-702 ("Disposition Of Prisoner's Earnings") 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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