Montana Statutes
§ 46-20-103 — Scope Of Appeal By State
46-20-103 . Scope of appeal by state.
(1)Except as otherwise specifically authorized, the state may not appeal in a criminal case.
(2)The state may appeal from any court order or judgment the substantive effect of which results in:
(a)dismissing a case;
(b)modifying or changing the verdict as provided in 46-16-702 (3)(c);
(c)granting a new trial;
(d)quashing an arrest or search warrant;
(e)suppressing evidence;
(f)suppressing a confession or admission;
(g)granting or denying change of venue; or
(h)imposing a sentence that is contrary to law.
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Legislative History
En. 95-2403 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2403; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 478, L. 1989.
Nearby Sections
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§ 46-20-101
Single Method Of Review In Criminal Cases§ 46-20-102
Superseded§ 46-20-103
Scope Of Appeal By State§ 46-20-104
Scope Of Appeal By Defendant§ 46-20-105
Appeal By One Codefendant§ 46-20-201
Superseded§ 46-20-202
Superseded§ 46-20-203
Superseded§ 46-20-204
Stay Of Execution And Relief Pending Appeal§ 46-20-205
Effect Of An Appeal By The State§ 46-20-301
Superseded§ 46-20-302
Superseded§ 46-20-303
Superseded§ 46-20-304
Superseded§ 46-20-305
Superseded