Montana § 25-7-204 - Mode Of Drawing Ballots

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-7-204 — Mode Of Drawing Ballots, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-7-204. Mode Of Drawing Ballots

Mode of drawing ballots. Before the first ballot shall have been drawn, the box must be closed and well shaken so as to thoroughly mix the ballots therein. The district judge or the jury commissioner must draw at random a ballot with the juror's name thereon. Upon stipulation of counsel, the court may order the clerk to draw ballots.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-7-204

What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-7-204 cover?

Section 25-7-204 ("Mode Of Drawing Ballots") 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.

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