Montana Code 46-31-204. Penalty for escape from custody on detainer
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46-31-204. Penalty for escape from custody on detainer. Every prisoner confined in state prison for a term less than for life who has been lawfully delivered into the temporary custody of appropriate officers of a party state for trial on a charge or detainer based on an untried indictment, information, or complaint and who escapes is punishable by a fine in an amount not to exceed $50,000 or by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of not less than 1 year or more than 10 years, or both. The second term of imprisonment must commence from the time the prisoner would otherwise have been discharged from prison.
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-31-204
- Charge: means a written statement that accuses a person of the commission of an offense, that is presented to a court, and that is contained in a complaint, information, or indictment. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- 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.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.