Montana § 27-28-201 - Leave To File Complaint
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-28-201 — Leave To File Complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-28-201. Leave To File Complaint
Leave to file complaint. Upon application for leave to file a complaint, the court or judge may direct notice thereof to be given to the defendant previous to granting such leave and may hear the defendant in opposition thereto; and if leave be granted, an entry thereof shall be made on the minutes of the court or the fact shall be endorsed by the judge on the complaint, which shall then be filed.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-28-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-28-201 cover?
Section 27-28-201 ("Leave To File Complaint") 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 § 27-28-201?
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