46-4-304. Conduct of investigative inquiry. (1) The prosecutor may examine under oath all witnesses subpoenaed pursuant to this part. Testimony must be recorded. The witness has the right to have counsel present at all times. If the witness does not have funds to obtain counsel, the judge or justice shall order the office of state public defender, provided for in 2-15-1029, to assign counsel.
(2) The secrecy and disclosure provisions relating to grand jury proceedings apply to proceedings conducted under subsection (1). A person who divulges the contents of the application or the proceedings without legal privilege to do so is punishable for contempt of court.
(3) All penalties for perjury or preparing, submitting, or offering false evidence apply to proceedings conducted under this part.
History: En. 95-721 by Sec. 2, Ch. 486, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-721; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 800, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 449, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 358, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Investigative Procedures
Part 3. Investigative Subpoenas -- Reporting Requirement for Peace Officers
46-4-301. Issuance of subpoena
46-4-302. Penalty for failure to appear or obey
46-4-303. Relief from improper subpoena
46-4-304. Conduct of investigative inquiry
46-4-305. Self-incrimination -- immunity
46-4-306. Applicability of other laws -- costs
46-4-307. Sexual abuse of children -- report to national center for missing and exploited children