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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A patrol officer who is suspended, demoted, or discharged has a right of appeal:
(a) to the district court in the county in which the claim arose or to the district court of Lewis and Clark County; or
(b) pursuant to the terms of a grievance procedure contained in a collective bargaining agreement if the officer is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
(2) The appeal to the district court must be made within 10 days after the decision or determination of the department of justice.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 44. Law Enforcement § 44-1-901. Right to appeal - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-44-law-enforcement/mt-st-44-1-901/
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