Montana § 42-3-102 - Retention Of Disclosures
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 42-3-102 — Retention Of Disclosures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3-102. Retention Of Disclosures
Retention of disclosures. (1) In a direct parental placement adoption, the disclosures required by 42-3-101 must be filed with the court in support of the notice of parental placement filed pursuant to 42-4-103 and must be permanently maintained. (2) In an adoption arranged by the department or an agency, the disclosures required by 42-3-101 must be permanently maintained in the files of the department or the agency.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 42-3-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 42-3-102 cover?
Section 42-3-102 ("Retention Of Disclosures") 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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