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Montana Code Annotated (1997)
Table of Contents
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TITLE 3. JUDICIARY, COURTS
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CHAPTER 5. DISTRICT COURTS
Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges
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3-5-101
- Judicial districts defined
3-5-102
- Number of judges
3-5-111
- District courts presided over by judges of other districts
3-5-112
- Authority of chief justice
3-5-113
- Judges pro tempore -- special masters -- scope of authority in criminal and civil cases
3-5-114
- Qualifications
3-5-115
- Agreement, petition, and appointment of judge pro tempore -- waiver of jury trial
3-5-116
- Compensation -- expenses
3-5-117
- Rooms -- records
3-5-118
- Appeals
3-5-122
- Judge pro tempore or special master in criminal cases -- appointment