46-9-106. Release or detention of defendant pending trial. Before a verdict has been rendered, the court shall:
(1) authorize the release of the defendant upon reasonable conditions that ensure the appearance of the defendant and protect the safety of the community or of any person; or
(2) detain the defendant when there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed an offense for which death is a possible punishment and adequate safeguards are not available to ensure the defendant's appearance and the safety of the community.
History: En. Sec. 72, Ch. 800, L. 1991.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 1. Definition and Availability of Bail
46-9-105. General authority for release and detention
46-9-106. Release or detention of defendant pending trial
46-9-107. Release or detention pending appeal -- revocation -- sentencing hearing
46-9-108. Conditions upon defendant's release -- notice to victim of stalker's release
46-9-109. Release or detention hearing
46-9-111. Release on own recognizance
46-9-112. through 46-9-114 reserved
46-9-115. Release ordered by court where charge not pending