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Montana Title 46. Criminal Procedure § 46-11-203. Time for filing information

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) After a finding of probable cause following a preliminary examination or waiver of a preliminary examination or after leave of court has been granted, the prosecutor shall file within 30 days in the proper district court an information charging the defendant with the offense or any other offense supported by probable cause.

(2) Unless good cause to the contrary is shown, the court shall dismiss the prosecution if an information is not filed within 30 days as required in subsection (1).

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