# Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-601: 46-18-601 Judgment in writing -- lien

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T46_C18_P6_S46-18-601

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-601
- **Heading:** 46-18-601 Judgment in writing -- lien
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Part 6 / Section 46-18-601

## Text

46-18-601 . Judgment in writing -- lien. (1) The judgment shall be reduced to writing and signed by the judge.

(2) A judgment that the defendant pay a fine or costs constitutes a lien upon the real estate of the defendant, which lien dates from the date of the defendant's arrest.

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