Montana § 40-5-418 - Payment Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-418 — Payment Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-5-418. Payment Records
Payment records. (1) The department, in collecting, disbursing, or receiving payments pursuant to orders to withhold income, shall maintain complete, accurate, and clear records of all payments and disbursements. (2) Certified payment records maintained by the department must, without further proof or foundation, be admitted into evidence in any legal proceedings under this part. Such records constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of support paid and arrearages that have accrued since the department began to monitor support payment in a case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-5-418
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-418 cover?
Section 40-5-418 ("Payment Records") 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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