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MT Code § 46-19-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Execution of Judgment|Part 3. Commitment to Prison in Another State|46-19-305. Hearings requested by other states

  46-19-305. Hearings requested by other states. The board of pardons and parole and the department of corrections shall hold hearings as may be requested by any other party state pursuant to Article IV(6) of the Western Interstate Corrections Compact.   History: En. 95-2311 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 95, Ch. 120, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2311; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 222, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 46-19-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Execution of Judgment|Part 4. Interstate Corrections Compact|46-19-402. Effectuation of purposes of compact

  46-19-402. Effectuation of purposes of compact. The department of corrections shall enforce this compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within its jurisdiction, including but not limited to the making and submission of the reports that are required by the compact.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 112, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 223, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 46-20-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 1. General Provisions|46-20-101. Single method of review in criminal cases

  46-20-101. Single method of review in criminal cases. (1) This chapter shall govern review in all criminal cases.   (2) All existing methods of review in criminal cases in the state are abolished. After January 1, 1968, the only method of review in criminal cases shall be by notice of appeal.   History: En. 95-2401 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2401.
MT Code § 46-20-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 1. General Provisions|46-20-102. Superseded

  46-20-102. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2402 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2402.
MT Code § 46-20-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 1. General Provisions|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.   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.
MT Code § 46-20-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 1. General Provisions|46-20-104. Scope of appeal by defendant

  46-20-104. Scope of appeal by defendant. (1) An appeal may be taken by the defendant only from a final judgment of conviction and orders after judgment which affect the substantial rights of the defendant.   (2) Upon appeal from a judgment, the court may review the verdict or decision and any alleged error objected to which involves the merits or necessarily affects the judgment. Failure to make a timely objection during trial constitutes a waiver of the objection except as provided in 46-20-701(2).   History: En. 95-2404 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2404; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 319, L. 1983.
MT Code § 46-20-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 1. General Provisions|46-20-105. Appeal by one codefendant

  46-20-105. Appeal by one codefendant. When several defendants are tried jointly, any one or more of them may take an appeal but those who do not join in the appeal shall not be affected thereby.   History: En. 95-2429 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2429.
MT Code § 46-20-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 2. Initiation of Appeal|46-20-201. Superseded

  46-20-201. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2405 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2405(a) thru (c).
MT Code § 46-20-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 2. Initiation of Appeal|46-20-202. Superseded

  46-20-202. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2405 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2405(d).
MT Code § 46-20-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 2. Initiation of Appeal|46-20-203. Superseded

  46-20-203. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2405 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2405(e).
MT Code § 46-20-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 2. Initiation of Appeal|46-20-204. Stay of execution and relief pending appeal

  46-20-204. Stay of execution and relief pending appeal. (1) If an appeal is taken, a sentence of death must be stayed by order of the trial court until final order by the supreme court.   (2) If an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail, a sentence of imprisonment must be stayed by the trial court.   (3) If an appeal is taken, a sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs must be stayed by the trial court or by the reviewing court.   (4) If an appeal is taken and the accused was admitted to probation, the accused shall remain on probation or post bail.   History: En. 95-2406 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2406; amd. Sec. 1763, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 46-20-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 2. Initiation of Appeal|46-20-205. Effect of an appeal by the state

  46-20-205. Effect of an appeal by the state. An appeal taken by the state in no case stays or affects the operation of the judgment or order in favor of the defendant until judgment or order is reversed.   History: En. 95-2407 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2407.
MT Code § 46-20-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-301. Superseded

  46-20-301. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2408 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2408(a).
MT Code § 46-20-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-302. Superseded

  46-20-302. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2408 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2408(b); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 148, L. 1983.
MT Code § 46-20-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-303. Superseded

  46-20-303. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2428 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2428.
MT Code § 46-20-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-304. Superseded

  46-20-304. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2408 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2408(c).
MT Code § 46-20-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-305. Superseded

  46-20-305. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2408 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2408(d).
MT Code § 46-20-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-306. Superseded

  46-20-306. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2408 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2408(e).
MT Code § 46-20-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-307. through 46-20-310 reserved

  46-20-307 through 46-20-310 reserved.
MT Code § 46-20-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-311. Superseded

  46-20-311. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2409 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2409(a), (b).
MT Code § 46-20-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-312. Superseded

  46-20-312. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2409 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2409(part).
MT Code § 46-20-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-313. Superseded

  46-20-313. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2409 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2409(part).
MT Code § 46-20-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-314. Superseded

  46-20-314. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2409 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2409(d).
MT Code § 46-20-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-315. Superseded

  46-20-315. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2409 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2409(e).
MT Code § 46-20-316 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-316. Superseded

  46-20-316. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2410 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2410(a).
MT Code § 46-20-317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-317. Superseded

  46-20-317. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2410 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2410(b).
MT Code § 46-20-318 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-318. Superseded

  46-20-318. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2410 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2410(c); amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 116, L. 1979.
MT Code § 46-20-319 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 3. The Record on Appeal (Superseded)|46-20-319. Superseded

  46-20-319. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2411 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2411.
MT Code § 46-20-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-401. Superseded

  46-20-401. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(a).
MT Code § 46-20-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-402. Superseded

  46-20-402. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(b).
MT Code § 46-20-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-403. Superseded

  46-20-403. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(c).
MT Code § 46-20-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-404. Superseded

  46-20-404. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2417 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2417.
MT Code § 46-20-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-405. Superseded

  46-20-405. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2419 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2419.
MT Code § 46-20-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-406. Superseded

  46-20-406. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(d).
MT Code § 46-20-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-407. Superseded

  46-20-407. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(e).
MT Code § 46-20-408 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-408. Superseded

  46-20-408. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(f).
MT Code § 46-20-409 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-409. Superseded

  46-20-409. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2416 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2416(g).
MT Code § 46-20-410 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 4. Briefs (Superseded)|46-20-410. Superseded

  46-20-410. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2418 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2418.
MT Code § 46-20-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-501. Superseded

  46-20-501. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2415 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2415.
MT Code § 46-20-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-502. Superseded

  46-20-502. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2413 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2413.
MT Code § 46-20-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-503. Superseded

  46-20-503. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2414 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2414.
MT Code § 46-20-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-504. Superseded

  46-20-504. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2424 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2424(c).
MT Code § 46-20-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-505. through 46-20-510 reserved

  46-20-505 through 46-20-510 reserved.
MT Code § 46-20-511 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-511. Superseded

  46-20-511. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2420 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2420(a).
MT Code § 46-20-512 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-512. Superseded

  46-20-512. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2420 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2420(b).
MT Code § 46-20-513 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 5. Motions and Papers in General (Superseded)|46-20-513. Superseded

  46-20-513. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2420 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2420(c).
MT Code § 46-20-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 6. Oral Argument (Superseded)|46-20-601. Superseded

  46-20-601. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2424 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2424(a), (b).
MT Code § 46-20-602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 6. Oral Argument (Superseded)|46-20-602. Superseded

  46-20-602. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2421 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2421(a).
MT Code § 46-20-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 6. Oral Argument (Superseded)|46-20-603. Superseded

  46-20-603. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2421 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2421(b), (c), (f).
MT Code § 46-20-604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 6. Oral Argument (Superseded)|46-20-604. Superseded

  46-20-604. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2421 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2421(d), (e).
MT Code § 46-20-701 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-701. Elements of record court considers on review -- errors noticed

  46-20-701. Elements of record court considers on review -- errors noticed. (1) Whenever the record on appeal contains any order, ruling, or proceeding of the trial court against the convicted person affecting the convicted person's substantial rights on the appeal of the cause, together with any required objection of the convicted person, the supreme court on that appeal shall consider the orders, rulings, or proceedings and the objections thereto and shall reverse or affirm the cause on the appeal according to the substantial rights of the respective parties, as shown upon the record. A cause may not be reversed by reason of any error committed by the trial court against the convicted person unless the record shows that the error was prejudicial.   (2) Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance that does not affect substantial rights must be disregarded. A claim alleging an error affecting jurisdictional or constitutional rights may not be noticed on appeal if the alleged error was not objected to as provided in 46-20-104, unless the convicted person establishes that the error was prejudicial as to the convicted person's guilt or punishment and that:   (a) the right asserted in the claim did not exist at the time of the trial and has been determined to be retroactive in its application;   (b) the prosecutor, the judge, or a law enforcement agency suppressed evidence from the convicted person or the convicted person's attorney that prevented the claim from being raised and disposed of; or   (c) material and controlling facts upon which the claim is predicated were not known to the convicted person or the convicted person's attorney and could not have been ascertained by the exercise of reasonable diligence.   History: (1)En. 95-2412 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2412; (2)En. 95-2425 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2425; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 319, L. 1983; Sec. 46-20-702, MCA 1985; redes. 46-20-701(2) by Code Commissioner, 1987; amd. Sec. 202, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
MT Code § 46-20-702 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-702. Renumbered 46-20-701 (2)

  46-20-702. Renumbered 46-20-701(2). Code Commissioner, 1987.
MT Code § 46-20-703 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-703. Action reviewing court may take

  46-20-703. Action reviewing court may take. On appeal the reviewing court may:   (1) reverse, affirm, or modify the judgment or order from which the appeal is taken;   (2) set aside, affirm, or modify any or all of the proceedings subsequent to or dependent upon the judgment or order from which the appeal is taken;   (3) reduce the offense of which the appellant was convicted to a lesser included offense;   (4) reduce the punishment imposed by the trial court; or   (5) order a new trial if justice so requires.   History: En. 95-2426 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2426.
MT Code § 46-20-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-704. Superseded

  46-20-704. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2422 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2422.
MT Code § 46-20-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-705. Superseded

  46-20-705. Superseded. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987.   History: En. 95-2423 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2423; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 294, L. 1981.
MT Code § 46-20-706 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-706. Termination of appeal -- remand

  46-20-706. Termination of appeal -- remand. (1) Upon termination of the appeal, the supreme court shall remand the cause with proper instruction together with the opinion of the court. The clerk shall return all original documents to the trial court.   (2) After the cause has been remanded to the trial court, the appellate court has no further jurisdiction of the appeal or the proceedings thereon and all orders necessary to carry the judgment into effect must be made by the court to which the cause is remanded.   History: En. 95-2427 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2427.
MT Code § 46-20-707 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 46. Criminal Procedure|Chapter 20. Appeals|Part 7. Action by Court|46-20-707. Discharge of defendant on reversal of judgment

  46-20-707. Discharge of defendant on reversal of judgment. If a judgment against the defendant is reversed without ordering a new trial, the appellate court shall:   (1) if the defendant is in custody, direct the defendant to be discharged from custody;   (2) if the defendant is on bail, direct that the defendant's bail be exonerated; or   (3) if money was deposited instead of bail, direct that it be refunded to the defendant.   History: En. 95-2430 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2430; amd. Sec. 1764, Ch. 56, L. 2009.