46-6-214. Form and content of arrest warrant. (1) An arrest warrant must:
(a) be in writing in the name of the state of Montana or in the name of a municipality if a violation of a municipal ordinance is charged;
(b) set forth the nature of the offense;
(c) command that the person against whom the complaint was made be arrested and brought before the nearest or most accessible court for an initial appearance;
(d) specify the name of the person to be arrested or, if that person's name is unknown, designate the person by any name or description by which the person can be identified with reasonable certainty;
(e) state the date when issued and the municipality or county where issued; and
(f) be signed by the judge of the court with the title of office noted.
(2) The arrest warrant may specify the amount of bail.
History: En. 95-603 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-603(4) thru (6); amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-6-202(1), (2), MCA 1989; redes. 46-6-214 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
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