MT · rules
Mont. R. Evid. 614
Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court
(a) Calling by court. The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call
witnesses and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.
(b) Interrogation by court. The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself or
a party; provided, however, that in trials before a jury, the court's questioning must be cautiously
guarded so as not to constitute express or implied comment.
(c) Objections. Objections to the calling of a witness by the court or to the interrogation by
it may be made at the time or at the next available opportunity when the jury is not present.
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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