House Bill 415 amends Section 46-9-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the criteria under which a judge may admit a defendant to bail. The bill specifically limits a judge's ability to grant bail to defendants who are on a warrant from another jurisdiction. Under the new provisions, a judge may admit a defendant to bail unless that defendant is subject to such a warrant. Additionally, the bill clarifies that when a defendant is bound over to a court or judge with jurisdiction over the charged offense, the court may adjust the bail conditions, but this is also contingent on the defendant not being on a warrant from another jurisdiction.

The bill further specifies that a defendant's appearance before a judge can occur either in person or through two-way electronic audio-video communication, ensuring that the process remains accessible. The amendments aim to streamline the bail process while addressing concerns related to defendants with outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions, thereby enhancing the judicial system's efficiency and integrity.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-9-201
HB0415_1(1): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(10): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(11): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(12): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(13): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(14): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(2): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(3): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(4): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(5): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(6): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(7): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(8): 46-9-201
HB0415_1(9): 46-9-201
HB0415_1: 46-9-201
HB0415_X(1): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(2): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(3): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(4): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(5): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(6): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(7): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(8): 46-9-201
HB0415_X(9): 46-9-201
HB0415_X: 46-9-201