Montana Code > Title 87 > Chapter 1 > Part 5 – Fish and Game Wardens


§ 87-1-501	Selection and oath of wardens
§ 87-1-502	Qualifications, powers, and duties
§ 87-1-503	Ex officio wardens
§ 87-1-504	Protection of private property — duty of wardens
§ 87-1-505	Repealed
§ 87-1-506	Enforcement powers of wardens
§ 87-1-511	Sale of confiscated birds and animals — disposition of seized grizzly bears
§ 87-1-512	Certificate of sale
§ 87-1-513	Disposition of proceeds of sale
§ 87-1-514	Record of confiscated property

Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Oath: includes an affirmation or declaration. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
Peace officer: has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202. See Montana Code 1-1-207
Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
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
Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201