Montana Statutes
§ 42-1-104 — Venue
Montana § 42-1-104
JurisdictionMontana
Title 42ADOPTION
Ch. 1GENERAL ADOPTION PROVISIONS
Part 1Adoption Policy and Procedures
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 42-1-104 (2026).
Text
42-1-104 . Venue.
(1)Proceedings for adoption must be brought in the district court of the county where the petitioners reside.
(2)Petitions for appointment of a confidential intermediary may be filed:
(a)in the county where the decree of adoption was issued;
(b)in the county of residence of the petitioner; or
(c)if the petitioner resides out of state, in any county.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 4, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
Nearby Sections
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§ 42-1-101
Short Title§ 42-1-102
Adoption Policy§ 42-1-103
Definitions§ 42-1-104
Venue§ 42-1-105
Who May Be Adopted§ 42-1-106
Who May Adopt§ 42-1-112
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Bluebook (online)
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