Montana Code > Title 26 > Chapter 2 > Part 4 – Protection of Witnesses


§ 26-2-401	Right of witness to protection from harassment
§ 26-2-402	Witness protected from arrest when attending, going, and returning
§ 26-2-403	Arrest void — punishment and liability
§ 26-2-404	Affidavit of arrested witness — exoneration of arresting officer
§ 26-2-405	Discharge of witness from arrest by court or judge

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Affidavit: means a sworn written declaration made before an officer authorized to administer oaths or an unsworn written declaration made under penalty of perjury as provided in 1-6-105. See Montana Code 1-1-203
Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
Willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, means a purpose or willingness to commit the act or make the omission referred to. See Montana Code 1-1-204