Montana Code 46-16-226. Definitions
46-16-226. Definitions. As used in 46-16-226 through 46-16-229, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-16-226
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state or any ordinance of its political subdivisions. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Witness: means a person whose testimony is desired in a proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding. See Montana Code 46-1-202
(1)”Child witness” means an individual who is:
(a)13 years of age or younger at the time the individual is called as a witness in a criminal proceeding involving a sexual or violent offense; or
(b)under 16 years of age at the time that the individual is called as a witness in a criminal proceeding involving a sexual or violent offense and who is an individual with a developmental disability, as defined in 53-20-102.
(2)”Sexual offense” means any violation of or attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a violation of 45-5-502, 45-5-503, 45-5-504, 45-5-507, 45-5-625, [45-5-705(1)(b)], 45-5-706, or 45-5-711.
(3)”Violent offense” means any violation of or attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a violation of 45-5-102, 45-5-103, 45-5-202, 45-5-206, 45-5-210, 45-5-212, 45-5-213, 45-5-215, 45-5-302, 45-5-303, 45-5-401, 45-6-103, or 45-9-132.