Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 21. POSTCONVICTION HEARING

Part 1. Initiating Proceedings

Commencement Of Proceedings

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.

History: En. 95-2602 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2602; amd. Sec. 227, Ch. 800, L. 1991.