Montana Code 7-14-2138. Prosecution by county attorney
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7-14-2138. Prosecution by county attorney. (1) The county attorney, upon complaint of the road supervisor, county surveyor, or any other person, shall prosecute all actions provided in Title 7, chapter 14, parts 21 through 26 and 28, in the name of the state of Montana.
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-14-2138
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)All penalties, except those paid to a justice’s court, must be paid into the general fund of the county.