Montana Code 45-8-345. Criminal liability of parent or guardian — prosecution
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45-8-345. Criminal liability of parent or guardian — prosecution. (1) Any parent, guardian, or other person violating the provisions of 45-8-344 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Terms Used In Montana Code 45-8-345
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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.
(2)The county attorney, on complaint of any person, must prosecute violations of 45-8-344.