Judgment In Writing -- Lien

Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-601, under Procedure After Conviction or Sentencing.

Mont. Code Ann. § 46-18-601

(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.