46-1-507. Costs. The mediation costs must be paid equally by the defendant and the prosecution, except that if a defendant is eligible for a public defender, the public defender shall pay the mediation costs.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 46-1-507

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Mediation: has the meaning provided in 26-1-813(1). See Montana Code 46-1-501
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.