Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure
MCA Title 46 § 46-22-302: Appearance of petitioner
What this law says, in plain English
A person in custody must bring the petitioner to court as ordered, unless health danger exists. If sickness is documented by affidavit, the court may proceed without the petitioner present or postpone the hearing.
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