Montana Code Annotated 1995

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     46-21-104. Contents of petition. (1) The petition for postconviction relief must:
     (a) identify the proceeding in which the petitioner was convicted, give the date of the rendition of the final judgment complained of, and clearly set forth the alleged violation or violations;
     (b) identify any previous proceedings that the petitioner may have taken to secure relief from his conviction; and
     (c) have attached any affidavits, records, or other evidence supporting its allegations or state why the evidence is not attached.
     (2) The petition must be accompanied by a supporting memorandum, including appropriate arguments and citations and discussion of authorities.

     History: En. 95-2603 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2603; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 195, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 228, Ch. 800, L. 1991.

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