Scope Of Appeal By State

Mont. Code Ann. § 46-20-103, under General Provisions.

Mont. Code Ann. § 46-20-103

(1) Except as otherwise specifically authorized, the state may not appeal in a criminal case. (2) The state may appeal from any court order or judgment the substantive effect of which results in: (a) dismissing a case; (b) modifying or changing the verdict as provided in 46-16-702(3)(c); (c) granting a new trial; (d) quashing an arrest or search warrant; (e) suppressing evidence; (f) suppressing a confession or admission; (g) granting or denying change of venue; or (h) imposing a sentence that is contrary to law.