A Highway Patrol officer may not accept personal items (such as watches, cameras, tools, etc.) in lieu of cash bond. If an officer accepts personal items in lieu of a cash bond, he is financially responsible to the judge in an amount equivalent to the established bond for the specific violation.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 44-1-103 MCA

Implementing statute(s): 44-1-1101 and 44-1-1102 MCA, Eff. 12/31/72.

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