Section 46-12-205 – Record of arraignment

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Montana

The court must prepare and keep a written record of all arraignment proceedings. In district courts a verbatim record of all arraignment proceedings must be made, preserved, and filed with the court.§ 46-12-205, MCAEn. 95-1606 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947,...

Section 46-12-204 – Plea alternatives

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Montana

(1) A defendant may plead guilty, not guilty, or, with the consent of the court and the prosecutor, nolo contendere. If a defendant refuses to plead or if a defendant corporation fails to appear, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.(2) The court may not accept...