# Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-603: 46-18-603 Disposition of fines and forfeitures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T46_C18_P6_S46-18-603

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-603
- **Heading:** 46-18-603 Disposition of fines and forfeitures
- **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 46-18-603

## Text

46-18-603 . Disposition of fines and forfeitures. All fines and forfeitures collected in any court except city courts must be applied to the payment of the costs of the case in which the fine is imposed or the forfeiture incurred. After those costs are paid, the remainder, if not paid to a justice's court or otherwise provided by law, must be forwarded to the department of revenue for deposit in the state general fund.

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