Montana § 3-10-704 - Deputy Constables

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-10-704 — Deputy Constables, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-10-704. Deputy Constables

Deputy constables. If in any county there is no appointed constable, the board of county commissioners may, at the request of a party, after being satisfied that it is expedient to do so, specially deputize any proper person of suitable age not interested in the action to serve a summons, with or without an order to arrest the defendant and with or without a writ of attachment, or to serve an execution. The county commissioners are liable upon their official bonds for all official acts of the person so deputized. The appointment of the deputy shall be made in writing on the process, and a note thereof shall be made on the justice's docket.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-10-704

What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-10-704 cover?

Section 3-10-704 ("Deputy Constables") 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.

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