Montana § 46-6-201 - Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Upon Complaint
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-6-201 — Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Upon Complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-6-201. Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Upon Complaint
Issuance of arrest warrant upon complaint. If it appears from the contents of the complaint and the examination of the complainant and from the examination of other witnesses or affidavits, if any, that there is probable cause to believe that the person against whom the complaint was made has committed an offense, a warrant shall be issued by the court for the arrest of the person complained against. The court, in its discretion, may issue a summons instead of a warrant. Upon the request of the prosecutor, the court shall issue a summons instead of a warrant. More than one warrant or summons may issue on the same complaint.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-6-201 cover?
Section 46-6-201 ("Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Upon Complaint") 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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