Montana Statutes
§ 45-1-201 — Classification Of Offenses
45-1-201 . Classification of offenses.
(1)For the determination of the court's jurisdiction at the commencement of the action and for the determination of the commencement of the period of limitations, the offense shall be designated a felony or misdemeanor based upon the maximum potential sentence which could be imposed by statute.
(2)An offense defined by any statute of this state other than this code shall be classified as provided in this section, and the sentence that may be imposed upon conviction thereof shall be governed by this title and Title 46.
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Legislative History
En. 94-1-105 by Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 94-1-105 .
Nearby Sections
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§ 45-1-101
Short Title§ 45-1-104
Other Limitations On Applicability§ 45-1-201
Classification Of Offenses§ 45-1-202
Through 45-1-204 Reserved§ 45-1-205
General Time Limitations§ 45-1-206
Periods Excluded From Limitation