Montana § 3-1-1503 - Exception -- Temporary Certificate
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-1503 — Exception -- Temporary Certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-1503. Exception -- Temporary Certificate
Exception -- temporary certificate. (1) Section 3-1-1502 does not apply to a judge who has received a temporary certificate issued by the commission as provided for in subsection (2). (2) The commission may issue a temporary certificate enabling a judge to assume the functions of the office pending completion of a course as required by 3-1-1502 . The temporary certificate must be in a form and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. (3) The commission may issue a temporary certificate only if: (a) the judge is appointed or elected after the course is offered; or (b) the commission grants an excuse because of a personal illness, a death in the family, or other good cause. (4) The appointing authority for an appointed judge shall notify the commission of the person appointed, and the person appointed must be certified as provided in 3-1-1502 or this section prior to assuming office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-1-1503
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-1503 cover?
Section 3-1-1503 ("Exception -- Temporary Certificate") 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 § 3-1-1503?
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