Montana § 47-1-102 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 47-1-102 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1-102. Purpose
Purpose. The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) establish a statewide public defender system to provide effective assistance of counsel to indigent criminal defendants and other persons in civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel at public expense; (2) ensure that the system is free from undue political interference and conflicts of interest; (3) provide that public defender services are delivered by qualified and competent counsel in a manner that is fair and consistent throughout the state; (4) establish a system that utilizes state employees, contracted services, or other methods of providing services in a manner that is responsive to and respective of regional and community needs and interests; (5) ensure that adequate public funding of the statewide public defender system is provided and managed in a fiscally responsible manner; and (6) ensure that clients of the statewide public defender system pay reasonable costs for services provided by the system based on the clients' financial ability to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 47-1-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 47-1-102 cover?
Section 47-1-102 ("Purpose") 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 § 47-1-102?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 47-1-102" (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 § 47-1-102 apply to my situation?
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