Montana § 40-5-1037 - Communications Between Tribunals

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1037 — Communications Between Tribunals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-5-1037. Communications Between Tribunals

Communications between tribunals. A tribunal of this state may communicate with a tribunal outside this state in a record or by telephone, electronic mail, or other means to obtain information concerning the laws, the legal effect of a judgment, decree, or order of that tribunal, and the status of a proceeding. A tribunal of this state may furnish similar information by similar means to a tribunal outside this state.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-5-1037

What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1037 cover?

Section 40-5-1037 ("Communications Between Tribunals") 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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