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Montana Title 46. Criminal Procedure § 46-6-310. Notice to appear

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

(1) Whenever a peace officer is authorized to arrest a person without a warrant, the officer may instead issue the person a notice to appear.

(2) The notice must:

(a) be in writing;

(b) state the person's name and address, if known;

(c) set forth the nature of the offense;

(d) be signed by the issuing officer;

(e) direct the person to appear before a court at a certain time and place; and

(f) state that failure to appear may result in the suspension of the person's driver's license.

(3) Upon failure of the person to appear, a summons or arrest warrant may be issued.

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