Montana Statutes
§ 46-6-201 — Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Upon Complaint
46-6-201 . Issuance of arrest warrant upon complaint. If it appears from the contents of the complaint and the examination of the complainant and from the examination of other witnesses or affidavits, if any, that there is probable cause to believe that the person against whom the complaint was made has committed an offense, a warrant shall be issued by the court for the arrest of the person complained against. The court, in its discretion, may issue a summons instead of a warrant. Upon the request of the prosecutor, the court shall issue a summons instead of a warrant. More than one warrant or summons may issue on the same complaint.
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Legislative History
En. 95-603 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-603(1) thru (3); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 262, L. 1993.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 46-6-101
Repealed§ 46-6-102
Persons Exempt From Arrest§ 46-6-103
Repealed§ 46-6-104
Method Of Arrest§ 46-6-105
Time Of Making Arrest§ 46-6-106
Renumbered 46-6-312§ 46-6-202
Renumbered 46-6-214 And 46-6-215§ 46-6-203
Renumbered 46-6-216§ 46-6-204
Minor Irregularities In Warrant§ 46-6-205
Through 46-6-209 Reserved§ 46-6-210
Arrest By Peace Officer§ 46-6-211
Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Or Summons