Montana Code 27-16-502. Manner and time of surrender
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27-16-502. Manner and time of surrender. For the purpose of surrendering the defendant, the bail, at any time or place before they are finally charged, may arrest the defendant or, by a written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking, may empower the sheriff to arrest the defendant.
Terms Used In Montana Code 27-16-502
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.