Montana Code 46-16-104. Plea of not guilty
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46-16-104. Plea of not guilty. The plea of not guilty puts in issue every material allegation of the indictment, information, or complaint.
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-16-104
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.