Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-7-308: Bail-jumping

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Bail-jumping is committed when a person released by court order knowingly fails without lawful excuse to appear at a scheduled time and place. Conviction related to felonies carries up to 10 years imprisonment; other cases carry up to 6 months jail or $500 fine.

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