Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure

MCA Title 46 § 46-18-250: (Effective July 1, 2027) Victim's location unknown -- payments to restitution fund -- use of restitution fund

What this law says, in plain English

When a victim's location is unknown, restitution payments go to a county fund. If the victim is found, they receive their payments. The fund may also pay restitution through offender community service at minimum wage rates.

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