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When the sanction imposed for a contempt seeks to compel the contemnor to perform an act that is in the power of the contemnor to perform, the contemnor may be incarcerated, subjected to a fine in an amount not to exceed $500, or both, until the contemnor has performed the act. The act must be specified in the warrant of commitment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 3. Judiciary, Courts § 3-1-520. Penalty to compel performance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-3-judiciary-courts/mt-st-3-1-520/
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