46-18-308. Time for review -- consolidation with appeal. The judgment of conviction and sentence of death are subject to automatic review by the supreme court of Montana within 60 days after certification by the sentencing court of the entire record unless the time is extended by the supreme court for good cause shown. The review by the supreme court has priority over all other cases and shall be heard in accordance with rules promulgated by the supreme court. The sentence review shall be in addition to direct appeal, if taken, and the review and appeal shall be consolidated for consideration.
History: En. 95-2206.13 by Sec. 8, Ch. 338, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2206.13.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 18. Sentence and Judgment
46-18-301. Hearing on imposition of death penalty
46-18-302. Evidence that may be received
46-18-303. Aggravating circumstances
46-18-304. Mitigating circumstances
46-18-305. Effect of aggravating and mitigating circumstances
46-18-306. Specific written findings of fact
46-18-307. Automatic review of sentence
46-18-308. Time for review -- consolidation with appeal