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Montana Title 3. Judiciary, Courts § 3-11-201. Number of judges--term of office

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

(1) The governing body of a city may determine by ordinance the number of judges required to operate the city court.

(2) An elected or appointed city judge shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until the qualification of a successor.

(3) A justice of the peace designated to act as city judge for a city or town under 3-11-205 shall serve as city judge for the duration of the justice of the peace's term as justice of the peace or until the agreement provided for in 3-11-205 terminates.

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