46-1-501. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 46-1-501

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

(1)”Mediation” has the meaning provided in 26-1-813(1).

(2)”Party” means any one of the following, and “parties” means all of the following:

(a)the defendant;

(b)a victim of the crime; or

(c)the county attorney or other prosecuting attorney.