Montana § 46-20-103 Scope Of Appeal By State

Montana Statutes

§ 46-20-103 — Scope Of Appeal By State

Montana § 46-20-103

Title 46CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 20APPEALS

Part 1General Provisions

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Mont. Code Ann. § 46-20-103 (2026).

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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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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.