46-11-102. Required methods. (1) All prosecutions of offenses charged in a district court must be by indictment or information.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 46-11-102

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Court: means a place where justice is judicially administered and includes the judge of the court. See Montana Code 46-1-202
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

(2)All other prosecutions of offenses must be by complaint.