Montana Code 13-37-129. Liability and disposition of fines
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13-37-129. Liability and disposition of fines. In determining the amount of liability under 13-37-128, the court may take into account the seriousness of a violation and the degree of culpability of the defendant. If a judgment is entered against the defendant or defendants in an action brought by a county attorney in a court other than a justice’s court, the county shall receive 50% of the amount recovered. The remaining 50% shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. In an action brought by the commissioner in a court other than a justice’s court, the entire amount recovered shall be paid to the general fund of the state.
Terms Used In Montana Code 13-37-129
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of political practices created by 13-37-102. See Montana Code 13-37-101
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201