Montana § 46-4-406 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-4-406 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-4-406. Purpose
Purpose. The legislature intends to require the electronic recording of custodial interrogations in felony cases based on the finding that properly recorded interrogations: (1) provide the best evidence of the communications that occurred during an interrogation; (2) prevent disputes about a peace officer's conduct or treatment of a suspect during the course of an interrogation; (3) prevent a defendant from lying about the account of events originally provided to law enforcement by the defendant; (4) spare judges and jurors the time necessary and the need to assess which account of an interrogation to believe; (5) enhance public confidence in the criminal process; and (6) have been encouraged by the Montana supreme court in a written opinion of that court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-4-406
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-4-406 cover?
Section 46-4-406 ("Purpose") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 46-4-406?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 46-4-406" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 46-4-406 apply to my situation?
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