41-3-103. Jurisdiction and venue. (1) In all matters arising under this chapter, the district court has jurisdiction over:
     (a) a youth who is within the state of Montana for any purpose;
     (b) a youth or other person subject to this chapter who under a temporary or permanent order of the court has voluntarily or involuntarily left the state or the jurisdiction of the court; or
     (c) a person who is alleged to have abused or neglected a youth who is in the state of Montana for any purpose.
     (2) The county where a youth is located has initial jurisdiction over a youth alleged to be a youth in need of care. Venue may be transferred to the county of residence of the youth's parent or guardian.

     History: En. 10-1302 by Sec. 3, Ch. 328, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-1302; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 458, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 2001.