Section 46-11-101 – Methods of commencing prosecution

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Montana

A prosecution may be commenced by:

(1) a complaint;
(2) an information following a preliminary examination or waiver of a preliminary examination;
(3) an information after leave of court has been granted; or
(4) an indictment upon a finding by a grand jury.

ยง 46-11-101, MCA

En. 95-1501 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-1501; amd. Sec. 94, Ch. 800, L. 1991.