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Mont. Code Ann. § 46-10-105

Preliminary examination -- when held

En. 95-902 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-902(part); amd

After the initial appearance, in all cases in which the charge is triable in district court, the justice's court shall, within a reasonable time, hold a preliminary examination unless:

(1) the defendant waives a preliminary examination;

(2) the district court has granted leave to file an information;

(3) an indictment has been returned; or

(4) the case is triable in justice's court.

Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.