Montana Code 27-16-401. Discharge of defendant upon giving bail before execution
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27-16-401. Discharge of defendant upon giving bail before execution. The defendant, at any time before execution, is discharged from arrest either upon giving bail or upon depositing the amount mentioned in the order, as provided in this chapter.
Terms Used In Montana Code 27-16-401
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.