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Montana Title 3. Judiciary, Courts § 3-10-204. Residence requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) A justice of the peace must reside in the county in which the justice's court is held.

(2) A person is not eligible for the office of justice of the peace unless the person is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of the county in which the person is to serve for 1 year preceding election or appointment.

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