1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 46
  3. CHAPTER 6
  4. Part 3
  5. 46-6-313 Release

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 6. ARREST

Part 3. Warrantless Arrest and Notice to Appear

Release

46-6-313. Release. When no warrant has been issued, a peace officer having custody of a person arrested may release the arrested person without requiring that person to appear before a court when the officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds to commence prosecution.

History: En. 95-610 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-610; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-6-403, MCA 1989; redes. 46-6-313 by Code Commissioner, 1991.