Montana § 42-6-101 - Confidentiality Of Records And Proceedings
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 42-6-101 — Confidentiality Of Records And Proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-6-101. Confidentiality Of Records And Proceedings
Confidentiality of records and proceedings. (1) Unless the court orders otherwise, all hearings held in proceedings under this title are confidential and must be held in closed court without admittance of any person other than interested parties and their counsel. (2) All papers and records pertaining to the adoption must be kept as a permanent record of the court and must be withheld from inspection. A person may not have access to the records, except: (a) for good cause shown on order of the judge of the court in which the decree of adoption was entered; (b) as provided in this part; (c) as provided in 50-15-121 and 50-15-122 ; or (d) the department's child support enforcement division providing services under 42 U.S.C. 651, et seq. (3) All files and records pertaining to adoption proceedings retained by the department, a licensed child-placing agency, a lawyer, or any authorized agency are confidential and must be withheld from inspection, except as provided in 50-15-121 , 50-15-122 , and this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 42-6-101
What does Montana Code Annotated § 42-6-101 cover?
Section 42-6-101 ("Confidentiality Of Records And Proceedings") 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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