Montana § 40-15-116 Definitions

Montana Statutes

§ 40-15-116 — Definitions

Montana § 40-15-116

Title 40FAMILY LAW

Ch. 15PARTNER AND FAMILY MEMBER ASSAULT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING -- VICTIM PROTECTION

Part 1General Provisions

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Mont. Code Ann. § 40-15-116 (2026).

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40-15-116 . Definitions. As used in 40-15-115 through 40-15-121 , the following definitions apply:

(1)"Applicant" means a victim and includes a parent or guardian of a minor or a person described in 40-15-102 (4) who acts on behalf of the victim.

(2)"Department" means the department of justice.

(3)"Participant" means an applicant who has submitted an application pursuant to 40-15-117 that has been approved by the department.

(4)"Partner or family member assault" has the meaning provided in 45-5-206 .

(5)"Sexual assault" means sexual assault as defined in 45-5-502 , sexual intercourse without consent as defined in 45-5-503 , incest as defined in 45-5-507 , or sexual abuse of children as defined in 45-5-625 .

(6)"Stalking" has the meaning provided in 45-5-220 .

(7)"Victim" means an in

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40-15-116 . Definitions. As used in 40-15-115 through 40-15-121 , the following definitions apply:
(1) "Applicant" means a victim and includes a parent or guardian of a minor or a person described in 40-15-102 (4) who acts on behalf of the victim.
(2) "Department" means the department of justice.
(3) "Participant" means an applicant who has submitted an application pursuant to 40-15-117 that has been approved by the department.
(4) "Partner or family member assault" has the meaning provided in 45-5-206 .
(5) "Sexual assault" means sexual assault as defined in 45-5-502 , sexual intercourse without consent as defined in 45-5-503 , incest as defined in 45-5-507 , or sexual abuse of children as defined in 45-5-625 .
(6) "Stalking" has the meaning provided in 45-5-220 .
(7) "Victim" means an individual who has been a victim of partner or family member assault, sexual assault, or stalking or who is otherwise eligible to file a petition for an order of protection under 40-15-102 .