87-6-908. Payment — penalty for nonpayment of restitution. (1) In each case of conviction, the court before which the conviction is obtained shall order payment of the sum stated in 87-6-906 or 87-6-907.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 87-6-908

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(2)Failure to make payment in the time and manner prescribed by the court constitutes civil contempt of court and is punishable as provided in Title 3, chapter 1, part 5.