Montana § 42-5-203 - Finality Of Decree -- Expediency
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 42-5-203 — Finality Of Decree -- Expediency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-5-203. Finality Of Decree -- Expediency
Finality of decree -- expediency. (1) For purposes of appeal, the decree of adoption is a final order when it is issued. (2) A person may appeal from the order in the manner and form provided for appeals from a judgment in civil actions. (3) An appeal from a decree of adoption must be heard expeditiously pursuant to the provisions of 42-2-618 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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