Montana § 3-1-904 - Public Comment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-904 — Public Comment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-904. Public Comment
Public comment. (1) The governor shall establish a reasonable period for reviewing applications and interviewing applicants that provides at least 30 days for public comment concerning applicants. (2) Each applicant who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding judicial office and who receives a letter of support from at least three adult Montana residents by the close of the public comment period provided for in subsection (1) must be considered a nominee for the position. (3) The total time from receipt of notice of a vacancy until appointment may not exceed 100 days. (4) The application, public comment, and any related documents are open to the public except when the demands of individual privacy clearly exceed the merits of public disclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-1-904
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-904 cover?
Section 3-1-904 ("Public Comment") 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 § 3-1-904?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-904" (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 § 3-1-904 apply to my situation?
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