Montana § 46-19-204 - Proceedings Following Determination Regarding Pregnancy
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-19-204 — Proceedings Following Determination Regarding Pregnancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-19-204. Proceedings Following Determination Regarding Pregnancy
Proceedings following determination regarding pregnancy. If it is found by the inquiry referred to in 46-19-203 that the woman is not pregnant, the warden of the Montana state prison shall execute the judgment. If it is found that the woman is pregnant, the warden shall suspend the execution of judgment and transmit the inquisition to the governor. When the governor is satisfied that the woman is no longer pregnant, the governor may issue a death warrant appointing a day for the execution of the judgment. The warrant must recite the conviction, the judgment, the method of execution, that execution of judgment was suspended due to pregnancy, that the governor is satisfied that the woman is no longer pregnant, the appointed date for the execution, and the duration of the warrant.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-19-204
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-19-204 cover?
Section 46-19-204 ("Proceedings Following Determination Regarding Pregnancy") 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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