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MT Code § 3-2-604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 6. Form and Reporting of Decisions|3-2-604. Distribution of reports

  3-2-604. Distribution of reports. (1) On the publication of each volume of the reports, the supreme court shall purchase and distribute:   (a) each volume to each justice of the supreme court and to each district court judge; and   (b) four copies of each volume to the law library of the state of Montana.   (2) All reports distributed pursuant to subsection (1) are for the use of the office and must be turned over to the successor in office.   History: En. Sec. 896, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 312, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 203, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 384, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 384, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 46, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-2007; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 494, L. 1981; amd. sec. 36, Ch. 308, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1997.
MT Code § 3-2-605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 6. Form and Reporting of Decisions|3-2-605. Responsibilities of supreme court for security of data and information

  3-2-605. Responsibilities of supreme court for security of data and information. The supreme court is responsible for ensuring an adequate level of security for data, as defined in 2-15-102, within the judicial branch. In carrying out this responsibility, the supreme court shall, at a minimum:   (1) address the responsibilities prescribed in 2-15-114; and   (2) develop written minimum standards and guidelines for the judicial branch to follow in developing its security program.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 592, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 114, L. 2003.
MT Code § 3-2-701 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-701. Power of court over rules

  3-2-701. Power of court over rules. The supreme court of this state shall have the power to regulate the pleading, practice, procedure, and the forms thereof in civil actions in all courts of this state by rules promulgated by it from time to time for the purpose of simplifying judicial proceedings in the courts of Montana and for promoting the speedy determination of litigation upon its merits. Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify the substantive rights of any litigant and shall not be inconsistent with the constitution of the state of Montana.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-1.
MT Code § 3-2-702 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-702. Advisory committee

  3-2-702. Advisory committee. Before any rules are adopted, the supreme court shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of eight members of the bar of the state and at least three judges of the district court to assist the court in considering and preparing such rules as it may adopt.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-2.
MT Code § 3-2-703 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-703. Distribution of proposed rules -- suggestions of bench and bar

  3-2-703. Distribution of proposed rules -- suggestions of bench and bar. (1) Before any rule is adopted, the supreme court shall distribute copies of the proposed rule to the bench and bar of the state for their consideration and suggestions and shall give due consideration to such suggestions as they may submit to the court.   (2) The state bar of Montana or the association of Montana judges may file with the supreme court a petition specifying its suggestions concerning any existing or proposed rule and requesting a hearing thereon within 6 months after the filing of the petition.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 16, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 54, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-3.
MT Code § 3-2-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-704. Local rules

  3-2-704. Local rules. A district court may adopt rules of court governing its practice so long as the rules are not in conflict with the rules promulgated by the supreme court of the state of Montana in accordance with this part.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-4; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 10, L. 1993.
MT Code § 3-2-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-705. No effect on powers of boards or commissions

  3-2-705. No effect on powers of boards or commissions. This part shall not affect the power of any constitutional or statutory commission or board to make rules governing its practice.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-5.
MT Code § 3-2-706 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-706. Effect on existing laws and rules

  3-2-706. Effect on existing laws and rules. All present laws and rules relating to pleading, practice, and procedure shall be effective as rules of court until modified or superseded by subsequent court rule. Upon the adoption of any rule pursuant to this part, such laws and rules insofar as they are in conflict therewith shall thereafter be of no further force and effect.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-6.
MT Code § 3-2-707 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-707. When rules effective

  3-2-707. When rules effective. All rules promulgated under this part shall be effective at a time fixed by the supreme court.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-7.
MT Code § 3-2-708 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-708. No abridgment of legislative power

  3-2-708. No abridgment of legislative power. This part shall not abridge the right of the legislature to enact, modify, or repeal any statute or modify or repeal any rule of the supreme court adopted pursuant thereto.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 16, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2801-8.
MT Code § 3-2-709 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-709. through 3-2-713 reserved

  3-2-709 through 3-2-713 reserved.
MT Code § 3-2-714 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 2. Supreme Court|Part 7. Adoption of Rules of Civil Procedure|3-2-714. Civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence account

  3-2-714. Civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence account. (1) There is a civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence account in the state special revenue fund. There must be paid into this account the filing fees paid under 25-1-201(3)(a) and (5). The money in the account must be used solely for the purpose of providing legal representation for indigent victims in civil matters in domestic violence cases and for alternative dispute resolution initiatives in family law cases. Money in the account may not be used for class action lawsuits.   (2) The supreme court administrator shall establish procedures for the distribution and accountability of money in the account. The supreme court administrator may designate nonprofit organizations that ordinarily render or finance legal services to indigent persons in civil matters in domestic violence cases to receive or administer the distribution of the funds.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 386, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 585, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 408, L. 2005.
MT Code § 3-5-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-101. Judicial districts defined

  3-5-101. Judicial districts defined. In this state, there are 22 judicial districts, distributed as follows:   (1) 1st district: Lewis and Clark and Broadwater Counties;   (2) 2nd district: Silver Bow County;   (3) 3rd district: Deer Lodge, Granite, and Powell Counties;   (4) 4th district: Missoula and Mineral Counties;   (5) 5th district: Beaverhead, Jefferson, and Madison Counties;   (6) 6th district: Park and Sweet Grass Counties;   (7) 7th district: Dawson, McCone, Richland, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties;   (8) 8th district: Cascade County;   (9) 9th district: Teton, Pondera, Toole, and Glacier Counties;   (10) 10th district: Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties;   (11) 11th district: Flathead County;   (12) 12th district: Liberty, Hill, and Chouteau Counties;   (13) 13th district: Yellowstone County;   (14) 14th district: Meagher, Wheatland, Golden Valley, and Musselshell Counties;   (15) 15th district: Roosevelt, Daniels, and Sheridan Counties;   (16) 16th district: Custer, Carter, Fallon, Powder River, Garfield, Treasure, and Rosebud Counties;   (17) 17th district: Phillips, Blaine, and Valley Counties;   (18) 18th district: Gallatin County;   (19) 19th district: Lincoln County;   (20) 20th district: Lake and Sanders Counties;   (21) 21st district: Ravalli County;   (22) 22nd district: Stillwater, Carbon, and Big Horn Counties.   History: En. Sec. 6256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8812, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 8812, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 23, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 517, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-301; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 642, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 454, L. 1999.
MT Code § 3-5-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-102. Number of judges

  3-5-102. Number of judges. In each judicial district, there must be the following number of judges of the district court:  (1) in the 2nd, 7th, 16th, 20th, and 21st districts, two judges each;   (2) in the 1st, 8th, and 18th districts, four judges each;   (3) in the 4th and 11th districts, five judges each;   (4) in the 13th district, eight judges; and   (5) in all other districts, one judge each.   History: En. Sec. 1, p. 156, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 6264, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8813, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 91, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 8813, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 161, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 14, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 344, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 517, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-302(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 542, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 293, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 454, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 497, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 422, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 357, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 3, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 566, L. 2021.
MT Code § 3-5-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-103. through 3-5-110 reserved

  3-5-103 through 3-5-110 reserved.
MT Code § 3-5-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-111. District courts presided over by judges of other districts

  3-5-111. District courts presided over by judges of other districts. A judge of the district court of any judicial district may hold the district court in any county of another district at the request of the judge of the other district or as otherwise provided by law. A district judge shall hold the district court in a county of another district if so requested by the chief justice. The judge holding the court in the other district has the same power as within the judge's own district.   History: En. Sec. 36, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6270, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8821, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 71; re-en. Sec. 8821, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-310; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 697, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1995.
MT Code § 3-5-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-112. Authority of chief justice

  3-5-112. Authority of chief justice. (1) The chief justice may by written order assign a district judge to hold court in a county of another district if:   (a) for any cause a district court in another district is not or cannot be held in any county by a judge of the other district or acting for the other district; or   (b) the business of the court in the other district is not or cannot be dispatched with reasonable promptness.   (2) A district judge assigned to another district pursuant to subsection (1) shall hold court in the other district for the time specified in the order.   History: En. Sec. 164, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6312, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 33, L. 1915; re-en. Sec. 8823, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 8823, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-312; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 110, L. 1995.
MT Code § 3-5-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-114. Qualifications

  3-5-114. Qualifications. Any of the following individuals may act as a judge pro tempore:   (1) a member of the bar of the state who meets the qualifications for judge of the district court as provided in 3-5-202;   (2) a retired judge of the district court;   (3) a justice of the peace for a justice's court of record, provided for in 3-10-101;   (4) a municipal court judge; or   (5) a retired justice of the supreme court.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 663, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 557, L. 2005.
MT Code § 3-5-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-115. Agreement, petition, and appointment of judge pro tempore -- waiver of jury trial

  3-5-115. Agreement, petition, and appointment of judge pro tempore -- waiver of jury trial. (1) Prior to trial and upon written agreement of all the parties to a civil action, the parties may petition for the appointment of a judge pro tempore. Except as provided in 3-20-102, if the district court judge having jurisdiction over the case where the action was filed finds that the appointment is in the best interest of the parties and serves justice, the district court judge may appoint the judge pro tempore nominated by the parties to preside over the whole action or any aspect of the action as if the regular district court judge were presiding.  (2) Except as provided in 3-20-102, an appointment of a judge pro tempore constitutes a waiver of the right to trial by jury by any party having the right.   (3) The supreme court shall appoint the asbestos claims judge as provided in 3-20-102.   (4) The supreme court shall appoint a judge to determine the expungement or resentencing of marijuana convictions as provided in 16-12-115.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 663, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 473, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 166, Ch. 61, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 576, L. 2021.
MT Code § 3-5-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-116. Compensation -- expenses

  3-5-116. Compensation -- expenses. (1) The salary of the judge pro tempore or special master and the court reporter and all other expenses associated with the trial are the responsibility of the parties to the action. The amount of salaries and other expenses and the manner of payment must be established by written agreement.   (2) The judge pro tempore or special master may not withhold judgment as security for compensation.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 663, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 394, L. 1995.
MT Code § 3-5-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-117. Rooms -- records

  3-5-117. Rooms -- records. (1) Each trial before a judge pro tempore must be conducted in a suitable room in the courthouse in the judicial district where the action was filed, unless the parties or their attorneys stipulate in writing that the trial may be held elsewhere.   (2) All records must be filed and kept in accordance with the rules governing the district court where the action was filed.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 663, L. 1987.
MT Code § 3-5-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-118. Appeals

  3-5-118. Appeals. An appeal from a final judgment of a judge pro tempore must be made in the same manner as an appeal from a final judgment of the district court.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 663, L. 1987.
MT Code § 3-5-119 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-119. through 3-5-121 reserved

  3-5-119 through 3-5-121 reserved.
MT Code § 3-5-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-122. Judge pro tempore or special master in criminal cases -- appointment

  3-5-122. Judge pro tempore or special master in criminal cases -- appointment. (1) One or more judges of a judicial district may designate a judge pro tempore or a special master in a criminal case to hear and determine any preliminary, nondispositive matter pending in a criminal case before the court if the district court judge or judges find that the appointment serves justice.   (2) Any of the following individuals may act as a special master in a criminal case:   (a) a justice of the peace or a city judge;   (b) a retired district court judge;   (c) a retired supreme court justice; or   (d) a member of the state bar.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 394, L. 1995.
MT Code § 3-5-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-123. Repealed

  3-5-123. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 356, L. 2003.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 167, L. 1999.
MT Code § 3-5-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-124. Standing masters -- reference -- powers

  3-5-124. Standing masters -- reference -- powers. (1) A reference to a standing master must be made at the judge's discretion or by standing order of the district court.   (2) (a) The order of reference to the standing master may specify or limit the standing master's powers and may direct the standing master to present findings of fact and conclusions of law upon particular issues. Subject to the specifications and limitations stated in the order, the standing master shall regulate all proceedings in every hearing before the standing master and implement measures necessary for the efficient performance of the standing master's duties under the order.   (b) The standing master may:   (i) require the production of evidence upon all matters embraced in the reference, including the production of all books, papers, vouchers, documents, and writings that are applicable;   (ii) rule upon the admissibility of evidence unless otherwise directed by the order of reference;   (iii) put witnesses on oath and examine them;   (iv) call the parties to the action and examine them on oath; and   (v) issue temporary orders that are subject to review by the district court, upon objection by a party to the action.   (c) The standing master shall make a record of the evidence offered and excluded in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided in the Montana Rules of Evidence for a court sitting without a jury. Audio and video recordings are acceptable means of record so long as a master recording is properly preserved and can be transcribed for district court and appellate review.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 167, L. 1999.
MT Code § 3-5-125 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges|3-5-125. Standing masters -- proceedings -- meetings -- witnesses -- statements of account

  3-5-125. Standing masters -- proceedings -- meetings -- witnesses -- statements of account. (1) When a reference is made, the clerk shall immediately furnish the standing master with a copy of the order of reference. Unless the order of reference otherwise provides, the standing master shall set a time and place for the first meeting of the parties or their attorneys to be held within 20 days after the date of the order of reference and shall notify the parties or their attorneys. The standing master shall proceed with all reasonable diligence. Either party, on notice to the parties and standing master, may apply to the court for an order requiring the standing master to speed the proceedings and to make the report. If a party fails to appear at the time and place appointed, the standing master may proceed ex parte or, in the standing master's discretion, adjourn the proceedings to a future day, giving notice to the absent party of the adjournment.   (2) The parties may procure the attendance of witnesses before the standing master by the issuance and service of subpoenas as provided in Rule 45 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure. If, without adequate excuse, a witness fails to appear or give evidence, the witness may be punished for a contempt and be subjected to the consequences, penalties, and remedies provided in Rules 37 and 45 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure.   (3) When matters of accounting are in issue before the standing master, the standing master may prescribe the form in which the accounts must be submitted and may require or receive in evidence a statement by a certified public accountant who is called as a witness. Upon objection of a party to any of the items submitted or upon a showing that the form of statement is insufficient, the standing master may require a different form of statement to be furnished or the accounts or specific items to be proved by oral examination of the accounting parties or upon written interrogatories or in such other manner as the standing master directs.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 167, L. 1999.