Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The district court of each county that is a separate judicial district does not have terms and must always be open for the transaction of business except on legal holidays and nonjudicial days.
(2)(a) In each district that is located in two or more counties, the district court judge shall fix the term of court in each county in the district and there must be at least four terms a year in each county. Any order of the judge fixing terms of court must be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court in each county of the district, and the order remains in effect until further order of the judge.
(b) This section may not be construed to prevent the calling of a special term of court, with or without a jury, when in the opinion of the presiding judge the special term is necessary.
(c) The district court judge may adjourn a term of district court in one county to a future day certain and in the meantime hold court in another county.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 3. Judiciary, Courts § 3-5-401. Terms of court - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-3-judiciary-courts/mt-st-3-5-401/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)