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Mont. Code Ann. § 46-20-204

Stay of execution and relief pending appeal

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 2025 IL App (1st) 240221 - People v. Billups-Dryer (2025)

Most recently applied in 2025 IL App (1st) 240221 - People v. Billups-Dryer (September 2025)

En. 95-2406 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2406; amd

(1) If an appeal is taken, a sentence of death must be stayed by order of the trial court until final order by the supreme court.

(2) If an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail, a sentence of imprisonment must be stayed by the trial court.

(3) If an appeal is taken, a sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs must be stayed by the trial court or by the reviewing court.

(4) If an appeal is taken and the accused was admitted to probation, the accused shall remain on probation or post bail.

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.