When the department of justice has cause to believe that any member of the highway patrol has violated any of the grounds for suspension, demotion, or discharge, it may impose a suspension without pay for up to 10 days without filing charges and conducting a hearing under part 8.
Authority Of Department Of Justice To Suspend Or Demote
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-701, under Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure.
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-701