Montana § 26-1-801 - Policy To Protect Confidentiality In Certain Relations

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 26-1-801 — Policy To Protect Confidentiality In Certain Relations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26-1-801. Policy To Protect Confidentiality In Certain Relations

Policy to protect confidentiality in certain relations. There are particular relations in which it is the policy of the law to encourage confidence and to preserve it inviolate; therefore, a person cannot be examined as a witness in the cases enumerated in this part.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 26-1-801

What does Montana Code Annotated § 26-1-801 cover?

Section 26-1-801 ("Policy To Protect Confidentiality In Certain Relations") 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 § 26-1-801?

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Is this the official text of Montana law?

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