Montana § 46-9-102 - Bailable Offenses
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-9-102 — Bailable Offenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-9-102. Bailable Offenses
Bailable offenses. (1) All persons shall be bailable before conviction, except when death is a possible punishment for the offense charged and the proof is evident or the presumption great that the person is guilty of the offense charged. (2) On the hearing of an application for admission to bail made before or after indictment or information for a capital offense, the burden of showing that the proof is evident or the presumption great that the defendant is guilty of the offense is on the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-9-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-9-102 cover?
Section 46-9-102 ("Bailable Offenses") 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 § 46-9-102?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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