Montana § 37-61-419 - Attorney Not To Become Surety On Bond
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-61-419 — Attorney Not To Become Surety On Bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-61-419. Attorney Not To Become Surety On Bond
Attorney not to become surety on bond. (1) Without the consent of the district court judge who had first approved the security, no attorney and counselor at law shall become security in any bond or recognizance of any sheriff, constable, or coroner or upon any bond, undertaking, or recognizance authorized by any statute, to be taken for the payment of any sum of money into court in default of the principal. (2) No attorney at law may act as surety for bail or furnish bail.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-61-419
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-61-419 cover?
Section 37-61-419 ("Attorney Not To Become Surety On Bond") 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 § 37-61-419?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 37-61-419 apply to my situation?
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