Montana § 46-20-204 - Stay Of Execution And Relief Pending Appeal
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-20-204 — Stay Of Execution And Relief Pending Appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-20-204. Stay Of Execution And Relief Pending Appeal
Stay of execution and relief pending appeal. (1) If an appeal is taken, a sentence of death must be stayed by order of the trial court until final order by the supreme court. (2) If an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail, a sentence of imprisonment must be stayed by the trial court. (3) If an appeal is taken, a sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs must be stayed by the trial court or by the reviewing court. (4) If an appeal is taken and the accused was admitted to probation, the accused shall remain on probation or post bail.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-20-204 ("Stay Of Execution And Relief Pending Appeal") 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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