Montana § 46-21-104 - Contents Of Petition
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-21-104 — Contents Of Petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-21-104. Contents Of Petition
Contents of petition. (1) The petition for postconviction relief must: (a) identify the proceeding in which the petitioner was convicted, give the date of the rendition of the final judgment complained of, and clearly set forth the alleged violation or violations; (b) identify any previous proceedings that the petitioner may have taken to secure relief from the conviction; and (c) identify all facts supporting the grounds for relief set forth in the petition and have attached affidavits, records, or other evidence establishing the existence of those facts. (2) The petition must be accompanied by a supporting memorandum, including appropriate arguments and citations and discussion of authorities.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-21-104 ("Contents Of Petition") 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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