Montana Statutes
§ 46-21-103 — Commencement Of Proceedings
Montana § 46-21-103
JurisdictionMontana
Title 46CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Ch. 21POSTCONVICTION HEARING
Part 1Initiating Proceedings
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 46-21-103 (2026).
Text
46-21-103 . Commencement of proceedings. The proceeding for relief under 46-21-101 must be commenced by filing a verified petition with the clerk of the appropriate court. The clerk shall docket the petition upon its receipt and bring the petition promptly to the attention of the court.
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Legislative History
En. 95-2602 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2602; amd. Sec. 227, Ch. 800, L. 1991.
Nearby Sections
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§ 46-21-101
When Validity Of Sentence May Be Challenged§ 46-21-102
When Petition May Be Filed§ 46-21-103
Commencement Of Proceedings§ 46-21-104
Contents Of Petition§ 46-21-106
Through 46-21-109 Reserved§ 46-21-110
Petition For Dna Testing§ 46-21-201
Proceedings On Petition§ 46-21-202
Record Of Proceedings§ 46-21-203
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