Montana Statutes
§ 7-4-2701 — Qualifications For County Attorney In Certain Counties
7-4-2701 . Qualifications for county attorney in certain counties.
(1)A person is not eligible for the position of full-time county attorney in counties that have a population in excess of 30,000 unless the person is a citizen of the United States and has resided in the state 2 years immediately before taking office and has been admitted to the practice of law for at least 5 years before the date of election or appointment.
(2)A person is not eligible for the position of full-time county attorney in counties that have a population of less than 30,000 unless the person is a citizen of the United States and has resided in the state 2 years immediately before taking office and has been admitted to the practice of law for at least 3 years before the date of election or appointment.
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Legislative History
En. 16-3107 by Sec. 2, Ch. 102, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3107; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 160, L. 1997.
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