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MT Code § 3-5-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 4. Terms and Location of District Courts|3-5-405. Change of place of holding court in emergency

  3-5-405. Change of place of holding court in emergency. (1) The judge of the district court authorized to hold or preside at a court appointed to be held at a particular place may, by an order filed with the clerk of the district court and published as the judge may prescribe, direct that the court be held or continued at any place in the county other than that appointed when war, insurrection, pestilence, or other public calamity, the danger of such a calamity, or the destruction or danger of the public building appointed for the holding the court may render it necessary.   (2) The district court judge may, in the same manner, revoke the order and may appoint another place in the same county for holding the court.   History: En. Sec. 140, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6300, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8854, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 142; re-en. Sec. 8854, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-511; amd. Sec. 175, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 4. Terms and Location of District Courts|3-5-406. Parties to appear at place appointed

  3-5-406. Parties to appear at place appointed. When the court is held at the place appointed, as provided in 3-5-405, every person held to appear at the court must appear at the place so appointed.   History: En. Sec. 141, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6301, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8855, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 143; re-en. Sec. 8855, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-512.
MT Code § 3-5-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 4. Terms and Location of District Courts|3-5-407. Sheriff to act as crier

  3-5-407. Sheriff to act as crier. The sheriff in attendance upon district court must act as the crier thereof, call the parties and witnesses and all other persons bound to appear before the court, and make proclamation of the opening and adjournment of the court and of any other matter under its direction.   History: En. Sec. 4397, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3026, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4790, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4189; re-en. Sec. 4790, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2718; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 21, L. 1979.
MT Code § 3-5-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-501. General duties -- electronic filing and storage of court records

  3-5-501. General duties -- electronic filing and storage of court records. (1) The clerk of the district court, in addition to keeping the records and performing the duties prescribed elsewhere, shall:   (a) take charge of and safely keep or dispose of according to law all books, papers, and records that are filed or deposited in the clerk's office;   (b) act as clerk of the district court and attend each term or session of the court and upon the judges at chambers when required;   (c) issue all process and notices required to be issued;   (d) enter all orders, judgments, and decrees proper to be entered;   (e) keep in each court a register of actions, as provided in 3-5-504;   (f) keep for the district court two separate indexes, one labeled "General Index--Plaintiffs" and the other labeled "General Index--Defendants", which must be in the form prescribed in 3-5-502;   (g) keep a minute book, which must contain the daily proceedings of court, which may be signed by the clerk;   (h) keep a fee book, in which must be shown in an itemized form all fees received for any services rendered in the capacity as clerk.   (2) The clerk of the district court may elect to keep court documents by means of electronic filing or storage, or both, as provided in 3-1-114 and 3-1-115, in lieu of or in addition to keeping paper records.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; Sec. 16-3001, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 4441, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3049, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4816, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4816, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 16-3002, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part), 16-3002; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 104, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 174, L. 1995.
MT Code § 3-5-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-502. Indexes to court records

  3-5-502. Indexes to court records. Each clerk of court in each county of the respective judicial districts of the state shall keep, in addition to the records required by law, an index called "General Index--Plaintiffs" and also a second index to be called "General Index--Defendants". Each index shall be in a form determined by the clerk to best fulfill the needs of the court and other users of the index and shall contain, at a minimum, those entries required by 3-5-503.   History: En. Sec. 4442, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3050, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4817, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4817, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 104, L. 1981.
MT Code § 3-5-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-503. Duties concerning indexes

  3-5-503. Duties concerning indexes. The clerk of the district court shall cause to be made in each index correct entries, under the appropriate headings, of each action begun in the court of which the person is clerk. The entries must be made alphabetically by the name of the plaintiff in the General Index--Plaintiffs and alphabetically by the name of the defendants in the General Index--Defendants.   History: En. Sec. 4443, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3051, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4818, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4818, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3004; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 104, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 176, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-504. Register of actions

  3-5-504. Register of actions. The clerk of the district court shall keep among the records of the court a register of actions. The clerk shall enter in the register the title of the action with brief notes under it, from time to time, of all papers filed and proceedings had in the action. The register must also state the names of the attorneys and all fees charged in each action.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 499, p. 233, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 576, p. 153, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 517, p. 176, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 517, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 534, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1896, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7189, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9822, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1052; re-en. Sec. 9822, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-8707, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; Sec. 16-3001, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part), 93-8707; amd. Sec. 177, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-505. Register of criminal actions

  3-5-505. Register of criminal actions. The clerk of the district court shall keep a book called the "Register of Criminal Actions", which must have a proper index and in which must be entered the title and number of the action with a memorandum of every paper filed and order or proceeding had in the action, along with the date of the filing, order, or proceeding, and a memorandum of the name of every witness, the number of days that the witness attended, and the person's witness fees.   History: En. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part); amd. Sec. 178, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-506. Index of bonds in criminal cases

  3-5-506. Index of bonds in criminal cases. Clerks of the district courts of the counties in the state of Montana shall keep proper books for indexing bonds given in criminal cases. All bonds filed therein shall be entered showing the title and docket number of the case in which such bond is filed, the names of principals and sureties on such bonds in alphabetical order, the date and amount of the bond, and upon its release, the date of the order or authority for such release.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1923; re-en. Sec. 4818.1, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3005.
MT Code § 3-5-507 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-507. Judgment book

  3-5-507. Judgment book. The clerk must keep with the records of the court a book to be called the "Judgment Book", in which judgments must be entered.   History: En. Sec. 201, p. 174, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 241, p. 77, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 292, p. 115, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 292, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 304, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1194, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6804, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9407, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 668; re-en. Sec. 9407, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-5705.
MT Code § 3-5-508 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-508. Docket

  3-5-508. Docket. The docket is a book that the clerk of the district court keeps in the clerk's office, with each page divided into eight columns and headed as follows: judgment debtors; judgment creditors; judgment, time of entry; where entered in judgment book; appeals, when taken; judgment of appellate court; and satisfaction of judgment, when entered. If a judgment is for the recovery of money or damages, the amount must be stated in the docket under the heading of judgment. If the judgment is for any other relief, a memorandum of the general character of the relief granted must be stated. The names of the defendants must be entered in alphabetical order.   History: En. Sec. 205, p. 174, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 245, p. 78, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 296, p. 116, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 296, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 308, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1198, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6808, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9411, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 672; re-en. Sec. 9411, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-5709; amd. Sec. 179, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-509 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-509. Docket to be available for inspection

  3-5-509. Docket to be available for inspection. The docket kept by the clerk of the district court is open at all times during office hours for the inspection of the public, without charge. The clerk shall arrange the several dockets kept by the clerk in a manner that facilitates their inspection.   History: En. Sec. 206, p. 174, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 246, p. 78, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 297, p. 116, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 297, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 309, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1199, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6809, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9412, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 673; re-en. Sec. 9412, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-5711; amd. Sec. 180, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 3-5-510 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-510. Duties relating to jurors and witnesses

  3-5-510. Duties relating to jurors and witnesses. The clerk of the district court shall keep a:   (1) "Witness Book", which must contain blank warrants as provided in 3-5-511; and   (2) record of the attendance of all jurors and witnesses in criminal actions and compute the amount due them for mileage. The distance from any point to the court must be determined by the shortest traveled route.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; Sec. 16-3001, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 4645, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3179, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4937, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4937, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 25-405, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 4651, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3185, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4940, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4940, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 25-408, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part), 25-405(part), 25-408; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 379, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 2009.
MT Code § 3-5-511 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-511. Witnesses' warrants -- state reimbursement

  3-5-511. Witnesses' warrants -- state reimbursement. (1) The witnesses in criminal actions, witnesses called by a public defender, as defined in 47-1-103, and witnesses called in a grand jury proceeding shall report their presence to the clerk the first day they attend under the subpoena.   (2) At the time any witness is excused from further attendance, the clerk shall give to the witness a county warrant, signed by the clerk, in which must be stated the name of the witness, the number of days in attendance, the number of miles traveled, and the amount due pursuant to Title 26, chapter 2, part 5, and 46-15-116.   (3) The state shall reimburse the clerk for the amount specified in the warrant as follows:   (a) if the witness was subpoenaed by the prosecution in a criminal proceeding or in a grand jury or by an indigent defendant acting pro se, the amount must be reimbursed by the office of court administrator as provided in 3-5-901; or   (b) if the witness was subpoenaed by a public defender, the amount must be reimbursed by the office of state public defender as provided in 47-1-119.   History: En. Sec. 4649, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3183, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4938, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4938, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 25-406; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 379, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 585, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 152, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 449, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 358, L. 2017.
MT Code § 3-5-512 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-512. Statement to board of county commissioners concerning witnesses

  3-5-512. Statement to board of county commissioners concerning witnesses. The clerk must make a detailed statement containing a list of the witnesses and the amount of fees and mileage earned by each and file the same with the clerk of the board of county commissioners on the first day of every regular meeting of the board. No quarterly salary must be paid to the clerk until such statement is filed. The board must examine the statement and see that it is correct.   History: En. Sec. 4650, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3184, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4939, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4939, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 25-407.
MT Code § 3-5-513 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-513. Probate records

  3-5-513. Probate records. The clerk of the district court shall:   (1) keep a book called "Record of Probate Proceedings", which must contain all the orders and proceedings of the district court sitting in probate matters and must be indexed in the names of the deceased person or ward;   (2) keep a book called "Register of Probate and Guardianship Proceedings", in which must be entered the name of the estate and the register number with a memorandum of every paper filed and order or proceeding had therein, with the date thereof, and a memorandum of the fees charged.   History: En. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 104, L. 1981.
MT Code § 3-5-514 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-514. Repealed

  3-5-514. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 39, L. 2001.   History: En. Sec. 4440, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3048, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4204; re-en. Sec. 4815, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3001(part); amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 21, L. 1979.
MT Code § 3-5-515 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-515. Repealed

  3-5-515. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 39, L. 2001.   History: En. Sec. 1, p. 50, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 3146, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4894, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4894, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 73, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 171, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 25-210.
MT Code § 3-5-516 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 5. Clerk of the District Court|3-5-516. Repealed

  3-5-516. Repealed. Sec. 315, Ch. 42, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 295, L. 1991.
MT Code § 3-5-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 6. Court Reporters|3-5-601. Court reporters -- appointment -- oath -- employment status

  3-5-601. Court reporters -- appointment -- oath -- employment status. (1) The judge of a district court may appoint a reporter for the court who is an officer of the court. The court reporter shall take the constitutional oath of office and file it with the clerk of court. In districts where there are two or more judges, each judge may appoint a reporter. The judge shall direct the performance of the court reporter's duties.   (2) Court reporter services may be provided by a court reporter appointed:   (a) as a state employee foregoing transcription fees;   (b) as a state employee retaining transcription fees; or   (c) as an independent contractor.   (3) A court reporter appointed under subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b) is subject to classification and compensation as determined by the judicial branch personnel plan adopted under 3-1-130 and must receive state employee benefits and expenses as provided in Title 2, chapter 18.   (4) (a) If a court reporter is appointed under subsection (2)(a), the state shall provide all equipment and supplies for the reporter's use. Any transcription fees paid for the reporter's transcription services must be forwarded to the department of revenue for deposit in the state general fund.   (b) If a court reporter is appointed under subsection (2)(b), the state shall provide equipment and supplies for the reporter's use, except that the reporter shall provide and maintain all equipment and supplies for performance of transcription duties unless equipment is shared as provided in subsection (5). A reporter may not receive overtime for time spent on preparation of transcripts for which the reporter retains fees. The reporter shall retain all transcription fees paid for the reporter's transcription services.   (c) A court reporter appointed under subsection (2)(c) shall contract with the judicial branch as an independent contractor. The reporter shall provide and maintain the reporter's necessary equipment and supplies, retain all transcription fees paid for the reporter's transcript preparation services, and maintain professional liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage unless an exemption from workers' compensation coverage has been obtained pursuant to 39-71-401.   (5) A court reporter may use state-owned equipment under policies adopted by the district court council under 3-1-1602 to avoid duplication of equipment costs. Use of shared equipment under this subsection is not a violation of 2-2-121(2)(a).   History: Earlier acts were Secs. 1-3, pp. 393, 394, L. 1877; re-en. Secs. 1176-1178, 5th Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; amd. Secs. 1977-1981, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887. This section en. Sec. 370, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6373, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8928, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 269; re-en. Sec. 8928, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 22, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 93-1901; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 257, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 585, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 152, L. 2003.
MT Code § 3-5-602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 6. Court Reporters|3-5-602. Court reporter as independent contractor -- compensation and expenses

  3-5-602. Court reporter as independent contractor -- compensation and expenses. (1) Each court reporter who is an independent contractor under 3-5-601 is entitled to compensation as provided in the contract.   (2) The supreme court administrator shall pay the compensation due under subsection (1) as provided in 3-5-901 and 3-5-902.   (3) In judicial districts comprising more than one county, the court reporter is allowed, in addition to the compensation provided for in subsection (1) and fees, actual and necessary travel expenses, as defined and provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503, when on official business to a county of the reporter's judicial district other than the county in which the reporter resides. The expenses are payable as provided in subsection (2).   History: En. Sec. 375, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6378, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 80, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 8933, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Secs. 271 and 274; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 36, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 8933, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 73, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 49, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 76, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 22, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 221, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 192, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 183, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-1906; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 528, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 647, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 316, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 680, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 1, Sp. L. 1985; amd. Secs. 1, 2, Ch. 640, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 384, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 278, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 585, L. 2001.
MT Code § 3-5-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 6. Court Reporters|3-5-603. Duties

  3-5-603. Duties. Each reporter must, under the direction of the judge, attend all sittings of the court and take full stenographic notes of the testimony and of all proceedings given or had thereat except when the judge dispenses with the reporter's services in a particular cause or with respect to a portion of the proceedings therein. The reporter must file with the clerk forthwith the original stenographic notes taken upon a trial or hearing required to be taken by this subsection. The county in which the proceedings are held shall provide a safe and secure place for the clerk to store all official notes of the proceedings. The official notes must be kept for a period of 10 years.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 371, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6374, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8929, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 8929, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 22, L. 1961; Sec. 93-1902, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 372, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6375, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8930, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 269; re-en. Sec. 8930, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 22, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 344, L. 1977; Sec. 93-1903, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-1902, 93-1903; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 156, L. 1983.
MT Code § 3-5-605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 3. Judiciary, Courts|Chapter 5. District Courts|Part 6. Court Reporters|3-5-605. through 3-5-610 reserved

  3-5-605 through 3-5-610 reserved.