Mont. Code § 46-5-220 : CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — SEARCH AND SEIZURE — SEARCH WARRANTS —5-220 - Authority to issue search warrant TEXT PDF (1) A peace officer, the city or county attorney, or the attorney general may apply for a search warrant. (2) A search warrant may be issued by: (a) a city or municipal court judge or justice of the peace within the judge's geographical jurisdiction; or (b) a district court judge within this state. § 46-5-220, MCA En. Sec. 49, Ch. 800, L. 1991.