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Code · Montana · Title 46 — Criminal Procedure · Chapter 16 · Part 2

46-16-226. Definitions.

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46-16-226 . Definitions. As used in 46-16-226 through 46-16-229 , the following definitions apply:
(1)"Child witness" means an individual who is:
(a)13 years of age or younger at the time the individual is called as a witness in a criminal proceeding involving a sexual or violent offense; or
(b)under 16 years of age at the time that the individual is called as a witness in a criminal proceeding involving a sexual or violent offense and who is an individual with a developmental disability, as defined in 53-20-102 .
(2)"Sexual offense" means any violation of or attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a violation of 45-5-502 , 45-5-503 , 45-5-504 , 45-5-507 , 45-5-625 , [ 45-5-705 (1)(b)], 45-5-706 , or 45-5-711 .
(3)"Violent offense" means any violation of or attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a violation of 45-5-102 , 45-5-103 , 45-5-202 , 45-5-206 , 45-5-210 , 45-5-212 , 45-5-213 , 45-5-215 , 45-5-302 , 45-5-303 , 45-5-401 , 45-6-103 , or 45-9-132 .
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