Montana Statutes
§ 42-5-203 — Finality Of Decree -- Expediency
42-5-203 . Finality of decree -- expediency.
(1)For purposes of appeal, the decree of adoption is a final order when it is issued.
(2)A person may appeal from the order in the manner and form provided for appeals from a judgment in civil actions.
(3)An appeal from a decree of adoption must be heard expeditiously pursuant to the provisions of 42-2-618 .
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 137, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
Nearby Sections
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§ 42-5-101
Petition For Adoption§ 42-5-103
Notice Of Hearing§ 42-5-104
Content Of Notice§ 42-5-105
Hearing On Petition For Adoption§ 42-5-107
Best Interests Of Child§ 42-5-108
Removal Of Child From State§ 42-5-109
Decree Of Adoption§ 42-5-201
Communication Of Decree To Department§ 42-5-202
Effect Of Decree§ 42-5-203
Finality Of Decree -- Expediency§ 42-5-204
Rights Of Adoptee§ 42-5-205
Foreign Adoption Decrees§ 42-5-301
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