Montana § 46-20-103 - Scope Of Appeal By State
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-20-103 — Scope Of Appeal By State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-20-103. Scope Of Appeal By State
Scope of appeal by state. (1) Except as otherwise specifically authorized, the state may not appeal in a criminal case. (2) The state may appeal from any court order or judgment the substantive effect of which results in: (a) dismissing a case; (b) modifying or changing the verdict as provided in 46-16-702 (3)(c); (c) granting a new trial; (d) quashing an arrest or search warrant; (e) suppressing evidence; (f) suppressing a confession or admission; (g) granting or denying change of venue; or (h) imposing a sentence that is contrary to law.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-20-103 ("Scope Of Appeal By State") 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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