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MT Code § 44-1-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 7. Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure|44-1-705. Suspension pending hearing and decision

  44-1-705. Suspension pending hearing and decision. If the department of justice orders a hearing, the chief may suspend such patrol officer pending the rendition of the decision made in such case.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(8)(b); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 146, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-801 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-801. Notice of hearing

  44-1-801. Notice of hearing. (1) The department of justice shall, at least 10 days before the time appointed for a hearing, serve written notice on the accused patrol officer, specifying the charge or charges filed and stating the name of the person or persons making the charge or charges.   (2) If the accused patrol officer is located within the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, the service required by subsection (1) must be made personally. If the accused patrol officer is located outside the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, service may be made by mailing the written notice to the officer's place of residence. If, at the time, the whereabouts of the accused patrol officer is unknown, service may be made upon the officer by mailing the written notice to the officer at the officer's last-known place of residence in Montana.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(10); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1611, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-802 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-802. Authority of department of justice -- conduct of hearing

  44-1-802. Authority of department of justice -- conduct of hearing. (1) The department of justice shall be the authority to hear such charge or charges and render a decision and appropriate order.   (2) The department shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses at any such hearing and to examine them under oath and to require the production of books, papers, and other evidence at such hearing and, for those purposes, to issue subpoenas and cause the same to be served and executed in any part of the state.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(a), (11)(b); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
MT Code § 44-1-803 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-803. Rights of accused

  44-1-803. Rights of accused. The accused patrol officer is entitled to be confronted with the witnesses against the officer and to have an opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses and to introduce at the disciplinary hearing testimony in the officer's own behalf. The officer is entitled to be represented by counsel, at the officer's own expense, at the hearing.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(c); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1612, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-804 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-804. Rendering and filing of decision

  44-1-804. Rendering and filing of decision. The department of justice shall, within 30 days after such hearing or within the additional time to which the accused patrol officer consents, render its decision in writing and file same in its office, with the chief, and with the patrol officer accused.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(d); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 713, L. 1991.
MT Code § 44-1-805 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-805. Reinstatement and backpay upon exoneration

  44-1-805. Reinstatement and backpay upon exoneration. If after the hearing the department of justice finds that the charge or charges made against the patrol officer are not true, the department shall reinstate the accused patrol officer to the officer's position and rank and shall order the payment of any salary withheld pending the determination of the charge or charges.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(12)(b); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1613, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-806 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-806. Disciplinary action

  44-1-806. Disciplinary action. (1) If after a hearing, the department of justice finds that any charge or charges made against the patrol officer are true, it may punish the patrol officer by suspension without pay, demotion, or discharge.   (2) A discharge after a hearing is exempt from the Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act as provided in 39-2-912.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(12)(a); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-807 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-807. Length of suspension

  44-1-807. Length of suspension. A member under suspension shall be on leave without pay for a period not to exceed 30 days.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(9)(a); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 7, L. 1979.
MT Code § 44-1-808 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision|44-1-808. Demotion pay status

  44-1-808. Demotion pay status. In cases of disciplinary action resulting in demotion, the member must receive the pay of the rank to which the member is demoted.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(9)(b); amd. Sec. 1614, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-901 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-901. Right to appeal

  44-1-901. Right to appeal. (1) A patrol officer who is suspended, demoted, or discharged has a right of appeal:   (a) to the district court in the county in which the claim arose or to the district court of Lewis and Clark County; or   (b) pursuant to the terms of a grievance procedure contained in a collective bargaining agreement if the officer is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.   (2) The appeal to the district court must be made within 10 days after the decision or determination of the department of justice.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(a), (13)(b); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1991.
MT Code § 44-1-902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-902. Action by court

  44-1-902. Action by court. The district court shall review a decision or determination appealed pursuant to 44-1-901(1)(a) under the standard of review provided in 2-4-704 and render its decision within 90 days from the filing of the appeal.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(c); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-903 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-903. Reinstatement and backpay upon reversal or modification

  44-1-903. Reinstatement and backpay upon reversal or modification. If the decision or determination of the department of justice is finally reversed or modified, the accused patrol officer must be reinstated in the officer's position. Upon reinstatement, the department shall pay to the patrol officer any salary or wages withheld from the officer pending the determination of the charge or charges or take action that may be directed by resolution of the grievance procedure or the court.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(d); amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 225, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1615, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-904 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-904. through 44-1-908 reserved

  44-1-904 through 44-1-908 reserved.
MT Code § 44-1-909 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-909. Exemption

  44-1-909. Exemption. A member of the highway patrol covered by a collective bargaining agreement is subject to the disciplinary procedures contained in the collective bargaining agreement and is not subject to Title 44, chapter 1, parts 7 and 8.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-910 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court|44-1-910. Waiver

  44-1-910. Waiver. A patrol officer may waive, in writing, the officer's rights under parts 7 and 8 of this chapter and accept discipline considered appropriate by the department of justice.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1616, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-1001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers|44-1-1001. Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests

  44-1-1001. Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests. (1) The highway patrol chief and all patrol officers may make arrests for the offenses listed in subsection (2) under the following circumstances:   (a) the offense is committed in the presence of the chief or any patrol officer;   (b) the offense is committed in a rural district and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer; or   (c) the offense is committed in a city or town with a population of less than 2,500 and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer or the mayor of the city or town.   (2) Offenses for which arrests may be made under subsection (1) are:   (a) deliberate homicide;   (b) assault with a deadly weapon;   (c) arson;   (d) criminal mischief;   (e) burglary;   (f) theft;   (g) kidnapping;   (h) possession of dangerous drugs;   (i) possession of drug paraphernalia; or   (j) violation of the Dyer Act regarding the transportation of stolen automobiles.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 2003.
MT Code § 44-1-1002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers|44-1-1002. No authority in labor disputes

  44-1-1002. No authority in labor disputes. Such highway patrol officers have no authority and are expressly forbidden to make arrests in labor disputes or to prevent violence in connection with strikes and may not perform any duties whatsoever in connection with labor disputes, strikes, or boycotts.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-1003 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers|44-1-1003. Offenses on highways, rest areas, and state highway properties adjacent to the highway or involving motor vehicles

  44-1-1003. Offenses on highways, rest areas, and state highway properties adjacent to the highway or involving motor vehicles. Patrol officers are considered police officers for the purpose of making arrests for all offenses occurring on the highways, highway rest areas, state highway properties adjacent to the highway, or involving the use of motor vehicles or the registration thereof and for the purpose of serving warrants of arrest in connection with such violations.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 645, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-1004 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers|44-1-1004. Authority concerning livestock or livestock products in transit

  44-1-1004. Authority concerning livestock or livestock products in transit. Patrol officers may stop any truck or motor vehicle in which livestock or livestock products are being transported and ascertain whether the driver of such truck or vehicle is rightfully in possession of such livestock or livestock products. If the patrol officers have good reason to believe that livestock or livestock products have been stolen, they may take possession of the same until the livestock or livestock products can be delivered into the custody of the sheriff or until such time as the facts as to the actual ownership can be ascertained.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(3); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-1005 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers|44-1-1005. Motor carriers safety -- enforcement -- violations

  44-1-1005. Motor carriers safety -- enforcement -- violations. (1) The highway patrol has the responsibility to enforce the provisions of Title 61, chapters 5, 8, and 9, as they apply to motor carriers and shall assist the department of transportation in the enforcement of safety standards adopted pursuant to 61-10-154.   (2) The highway patrol shall cooperate with the department of transportation to ensure minimum duplication and maximum coordination of enforcement of the provisions of Title 61 as they apply to motor carriers.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(4); amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 394, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 686, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 103, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 386, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 80, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 207, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 366, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 428, L. 2005.
MT Code § 44-1-1101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 11. Procedure for Arrests|44-1-1101. Duty of patrol officer upon making arrest

  44-1-1101. Duty of patrol officer upon making arrest. Upon making an arrest, a patrol officer shall:   (1) deliver the offender to the nearest justice of the peace during office hours or to the county jail;   (2) give the offender a summons describing the nature of the offense with instructions for the offender to report to the nearest justice of the peace; or   (3) (a) accept bail determined pursuant to Title 46, chapter 9, part 3; or   (b) with the offender's permission, accept the offender's driver's license in lieu of bail if the summons describes a violation of any offense in Title 61, chapters 3 through 10, except chapter 8, part 4, and if the offender is the holder of an unexpired driver's license.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 199, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112(part); amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 2003.
MT Code § 44-1-1102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 11. Procedure for Arrests|44-1-1102. Procedure when patrol officer accepts bail or driver's license in lieu of bail

  44-1-1102. Procedure when patrol officer accepts bail or driver's license in lieu of bail. (1) If the patrol officer accepts bail, the patrol officer shall give a signed receipt to the offender, setting forth the amount received. The patrol officer shall then deliver the bail money to the justice of the peace before whom the offender is to appear, and the justice of the peace shall give a receipt to the patrol officer for the amount of bail money delivered. After the filing of the complaint and the appearance of the defendant, the justice of the peace shall assume jurisdiction and may set and accept further bail bond.   (2) If the patrol officer accepts an unexpired driver's license in lieu of bail, the patrol officer shall give the offender a signed driving permit, in a form prescribed by the department. The permit must acknowledge the officer's acceptance of the offender's driver's license and serves as a valid temporary driving permit authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle by the offender. The permit is effective as of the date the permit is signed and remains in effect through the date of the appearance listed on the permit. The patrol officer shall deliver the driver's license to the justice of the peace before whom the offender is to appear, and the justice of the peace shall give a receipt to the patrol officer acknowledging delivery of the offender's driver's license to the court. After the filing of the complaint and the appearance of the defendant, the justice of the peace shall assume jurisdiction and may extend the date of the driving permit for a period up to 6 months from the defendant's initial appearance date.   (3) The justice of the peace shall return a driver's license that has been accepted in lieu of bail to a defendant:   (a) after the required bail has been posted or there has been a final determination of the charge; and   (b) if the defendant pleaded guilty or was convicted, after a $25 administrative fee has been paid to the court.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 199, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112(part); amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 465, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 130, L. 2005.
MT Code § 44-1-1103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 11. Procedure for Arrests|44-1-1103. Check in lieu of cash

  44-1-1103. Check in lieu of cash. (1) In the case of traffic violations, bond may be made by personal check in lieu of cash. Highway patrol officers or other authorized agents receiving bonds on behalf of the court may accept a personal check in lieu of cash if:   (a) the check is drawn on a bank domiciled in the state of Montana; and   (b) the person who writes the check in lieu of cash bond has two documents of identification.   (2) If a check is offered in lieu of cash, the highway patrol officer or other authorized agent who accepts the check is not liable in the case of nonpayment.   (3) A person who writes a check in lieu of cash bond that is returned for insufficient funds is subject to prosecution under 45-6-316, and obtaining bond constitutes securing services for the purposes of that section.   History: En. 31-112.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 295, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1617, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-2-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification|Part 1. Criminal Investigation|44-2-101. Repealed

  44-2-101. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 503, L. 1985.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-414(1).
MT Code § 44-2-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification|Part 1. Criminal Investigation|44-2-102. Repealed

  44-2-102. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 503, L. 1985.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-420.
MT Code § 44-2-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification|Part 1. Criminal Investigation|44-2-103. Repealed

  44-2-103. Repealed. Sec. 27, Ch. 525, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-417.