Montana § 3-10-201 - Election
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-10-201 — Election, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-10-201. Election
Election. (1) Except as provided in 3-10-206 , each justice of the peace must be elected by the qualified electors of the county at the general state election immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of the justice of the peace's predecessor. (2) A justice of the peace must be nominated and elected on the nonpartisan judicial ballot in the same manner as judges of the district court. (3) Each judicial office must be a separate and independent office for election purposes, each office must be numbered by the county commissioners, and each candidate for justice of the peace shall specify the number of the office for which the candidate seeks to be elected. A candidate may not file for more than one office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-10-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-10-201 cover?
Section 3-10-201 ("Election") 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 § 3-10-201?
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