Montana § 3-5-603 - Duties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-5-603 — Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-5-603. Duties
Duties. Each reporter must, under the direction of the judge, attend all sittings of the court and take full stenographic notes of the testimony and of all proceedings given or had thereat except when the judge dispenses with the reporter's services in a particular cause or with respect to a portion of the proceedings therein. The reporter must file with the clerk forthwith the original stenographic notes taken upon a trial or hearing required to be taken by this subsection. The county in which the proceedings are held shall provide a safe and secure place for the clerk to store all official notes of the proceedings. The official notes must be kept for a period of 10 years.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-5-603
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-5-603 cover?
Section 3-5-603 ("Duties") 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 § 3-5-603?
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