Montana § 46-23-216 - Duration Of Parole
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-23-216 — Duration Of Parole, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-23-216. Duration Of Parole
Duration of parole. (1) A prisoner on parole is considered released on parole until the expiration of the maximum term or terms for which the prisoner was sentenced. (2) The period served on parole must be considered service of the term of imprisonment, and subject to the provisions contained in 46-23-1023 through 46-23-1026 relating to a prisoner who is a fugitive from or has fled from justice, the total time served may not exceed the maximum term or sentence. When a prisoner on parole has performed the obligations of the release, the board shall make a final order or discharge and issue a certificate of discharge to the prisoner.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-23-216 ("Duration Of Parole") 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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