46-6-201. Issuance of arrest warrant upon complaint. If it appears from the contents of the complaint and the examination of the complainant and from the examination of other witnesses or affidavits, if any, that there is probable cause to believe that the person against whom the complaint was made has committed an offense, a warrant shall be issued by the court for the arrest of the person complained against. The court, in its discretion, may issue a summons instead of a warrant. Upon the request of the prosecutor, the court shall issue a summons instead of a warrant. More than one warrant or summons may issue on the same complaint.
History: En. 95-603 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-603(1) thru (3); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 262, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
46-6-201. Issuance of arrest warrant upon complaint
46-6-202. Renumbered 46-6-214 and 46-6-215
46-6-204. Minor irregularities in warrant
46-6-205. through 46-6-209 reserved
46-6-210. Arrest by peace officer
46-6-211. Issuance of arrest warrant or summons
46-6-212. Failure to appear following summons or notice to appear
46-6-213. Form and content of summons
46-6-214. Form and content of arrest warrant