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Motion in limine is the name commonly given a pretrial motion that attempts to prevent the offer of, or reference to, specific evidence or other matters in the presence of the jury. A motion in limine is designed to require a party offering evidence to approach the bench and inquire into the admissibility of the evidence at issue before introducing that evidence to the jury. The purpose of the motion in limine is to prevent the other party from asking prejudicial questions or introducing prejudicial evidence in front of the jury without first asking the trial court’s permission.

In Montana, a motion in limine is a pretrial request made to the court to rule on the admissibility of certain evidence before it is presented during the trial. This motion is used to prevent potentially prejudicial evidence from being introduced to the jury without the judge's approval. The goal is to avoid any undue influence on the jury's decision-making process by excluding evidence that is irrelevant, inadmissible, or could unfairly sway the jury. When a motion in limine is filed, the judge will consider the arguments from both parties and decide whether the evidence in question should be allowed or excluded from the trial. The use of motions in limine is consistent with the Montana Rules of Evidence and the discretion afforded to trial judges to ensure a fair trial.

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