Montana § 46-4-304 - Conduct Of Investigative Inquiry
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-4-304 — Conduct Of Investigative Inquiry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-4-304. Conduct Of Investigative Inquiry
Conduct of investigative inquiry. (1) The prosecutor may examine under oath all witnesses subpoenaed pursuant to this part. Testimony must be recorded. The witness has the right to have counsel present at all times. If the witness does not have funds to obtain counsel, the judge or justice shall order the office of state public defender, provided for in 2-15-1029 , to assign counsel. (2) The secrecy and disclosure provisions relating to grand jury proceedings apply to proceedings conducted under subsection (1). A person who divulges the contents of the application or the proceedings without legal privilege to do so is punishable for contempt of court. (3) All penalties for perjury or preparing, submitting, or offering false evidence apply to proceedings conducted under this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-4-304 cover?
Section 46-4-304 ("Conduct Of Investigative Inquiry") 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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