CHAPTER 1
TRIBAL OFFENSES
Table of Contents
Part 1
General Preliminary Provisions
Page #
2-1-101. Purpose and construction. 1
2-1-102. Civil actions not barred. 1
2-1-103. Exclusiveness of offenses. 1
2-1-104. Prosecution for multiple offenses. 1
2-1-105. Limitation on prosecutions based on same transaction. 2
2-1-106. Lesser included offenses. 2
2-1-107. Burden of proof. 2
2-1-108. Classification of offenses. 2
2-1-109. Time limitations. 2
2-1-110. Sentencing. 3
2-1-111. Mental state. 3
2-1-112. Strict liability. 3
2-1-113. Definitions. 3
Part 2
Liability Principles
2-1-201. Conduct and result. 8
2-1-202. Voluntary act. 9
2-1-203. Responsibility. 9
2-1-204. Accountability. 9
Part 3
Affirmative Defenses and Justifiable Use of Force
2-1-301. Consent. 9
2-1-302. Compulsion. 10
2-1-303. Entrapment. 10
2-1-304. Self-defense. 10
2-1-305. Use of force by aggressor. 10
2-1-306. Use of deadly force. 10
2-1-307. Resisting arrest. 11
Part 4
Inchoate Offenses
2-1-401. Conspiracy. 11
2-1-402. Solicitation. 11
2-1-403. Attempt. 11
Part 5
Offenses Involving Damage to the Person
2-1-501. Homicide. 12
2-1-502. Aiding or soliciting suicide. 12
2-1-503. Assault. 12
2-1-504. Aggravated assault. 12
2-1-505. Intimidation. 13
2-1-506. Mistreating prisoners. 13
2-1-507. Negligent vehicular assault. 13
2-1-508. Negligent endangerment. 13
2-1-509. Criminal endangerment. 13
2-1-510. Stalking. 13
2-1-511. Elder abuse. 14
2-1-512. Robbery. 14
2-1-513. Unlawful restraint. 15
2-1-514. Kidnapping. 15
2-1-515. Aggravated kidnaping. 15
2-1-516. Terrorism. 15
Part 6
Sex Crimes
2-1-601. Sexual assault. 16
2-1-602. Sexual intercourse without consent. 16
2-1-603. Indecent exposure. 16
2-1-604. Sexual abuse of children. 16
2-1-605. Incest. 17
2-1-606. Provisions generally applicable to sexual crimes. 18
Part 7
Offenses Against the Family
2-1-701. Domestic abuse. 18
2-1-702. Prostitution. 19
2-1-703. Aggravated promotion of prostitution. 19
2-1-704. Bigamy. 20
2-1-705. Failure to support or care for dependent person. 20
2-1-706. Contributing to the delinquency of an underage person. 20
Part 7(cont'd)
2-1-707. Failure to send children to school. 21
2-1-708. Custodial interference. 21
2-1-709. Visitation interference. 21
2-1-710. Curfew violation. 21
Part 8
Offenses Against Property
2-1-801. Arson. 22
2-1-802. Negligent arson. 22
2-1-803. Criminal mischief. 22
2-1-804. Trespass. 23
2-1-805. Burglary. 23
2-1-806. Theft. 23
2-1-807. Theft of lost or mislaid property. 24
2-1-808. Theft of labor or services or use of property. 24
2-1-809. Failure to return rented or leased property. 24
2-1-810. Aiding the avoidance of telecommunications charges. 24
2-1-811. Unauthorized acquisition or transfer of food stamps. 25
2-1-812. Waste, sale or trade of food distribution program foods. 25
2-1-813. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle. 25
2-1-814. Unlawful use of a computer. 25
2-1-815. Issuing a bad check. 26
2-1-816. Defrauding creditors. 26
2-1-817. Deceptive practices. 26
2-1-818. Deceptive business practices. 26
2-1-819. Forgery. 27
2-1-820. Obscuring the identity of a machine. 27
2-1-821. Illegal branding or altering or obscuring a brand. 27
Part 9
Offenses Against Public Administration
2-1-901. Definitions. 28
2-1-902. Bribery. 28
2-1-903. Improper influence in official matters. 28
2-1-904. Compensation for past official behavior. 29
2-1-905. Gifts to Tribal public servants. 29
2-1-906. Perjury. 30
2-1-907. False swearing. 30
2-1-908. Unsworn falsification to authorities. 30
2-1-909. False alarms to agencies of public safety. 30
2-1-910. False reports to law enforcement officers. 31
2-1-911. Tampering with witnesses. 31
Part 9(cont'd)
2-1-912. Impersonating a Tribal public servant. 31
2-1-913. False claims to Tribal agencies. 31
2-1-914. Resisting arrest. 31
2-1-915. Obstructing a law enforcement officer. 32
2-1-916. Obstructing justice. 32
2-1-917. Violation of a protective order. 32
2-1-918. Escape. 33
2-1-919. Providing contraband. 33
2-1-920. Bail-jumping. 33
2-1-921. Criminal contempt. 33
2-1-922. Official misconduct. 33
Part 10
Offenses Against Public Order
2-1-1001. Disorderly conduct. 34
2-1-1002. Riot. 34
2-1-1003. Public nuisance. 34
2-1-1004. Creating a hazard. 35
2-1-1005. Illegal possession or use of liquor. 35
2-1-1006. Harming a police dog. 36
2-1-1007. Causing animals to fight. 36
2-1-1008. Cruelty to animals. 36
2-1-1009. Maintaining a Vicious Dog. 37
Part 11
Communications Offenses
2-1-1101. Promoting obscene acts or materials. 37
2-1-1102. Public display or dissemination of obscene material . . . 38
2-1-1103. Violation of privacy in communications. 39
2-1-1104. Bribery in contests. 39
Part 12
Weapons Offenses
2-1-1201. Carrying concealed weapon. 39
2-1-1202. Possession of deadly weapon by prisoner. 40
2-1-1203. Carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence. 40
2-1-1204. Carrying concealed weapon in a prohibited place. 40
2-1-1205. Carrying or bearing a switchblade knife. 40
2-1-1206. Reckless or malicious use of explosives. 41
2-1-1207. Possession of a destructive device. 41
2-1-1208. Possession of explosives. 41
Part 12(cont'd)
2-1-1209. Possession of a silencer. 42
2-1-1210. Possession of a sawed-off firearm. 42
2-1-1211. Firing firearms. 42
2-1-1212. Use of firearms by children under 14 years. 42
Part 13
Traffic Violations
2-1-1301. Violation of Montana traffic laws. 43
2-1-1302. Tribal Traffic Court. 44
2-1-1303. Tribal Driver Improvement Program. 44
Part 14
Offenses Involving Dangerous Drugs
2-1-1401. Drug violations. 44
2-1-1402. Possession, manufacture, etc., of drug paraphernalia. 44