§ 27-16-601 Deposit of money by defendant with sheriff
§ 27-16-602 Sheriff to pay money into court — certificates of payment
§ 27-16-603 Substituting bail for deposit
§ 27-16-604 Disposition of deposited money after judgment
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 16 > Part 6 - Deposit of Money in Lieu of Bail

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.