Montana § 20-1-204 - County Attorney's Duties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-1-204 — County Attorney's Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1-204. County Attorney's Duties
County attorney's duties. Upon request of the county superintendent or the trustees of any school district or community college district, the county attorney shall be their legal adviser and shall prosecute and defend all suits to which such persons, in their capacity as public officials, may be a party; however, the trustees of any school district or community college district may, in their discretion, employ any other attorney licensed in Montana to perform any legal services in connection with school or community college board business.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-1-204
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-1-204 cover?
Section 20-1-204 ("County Attorney's Duties") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 20-1-204?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 20-1-204" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 20-1-204 apply to my situation?
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