Montana § 52-2-115 - Department To Accept Custody Of Children

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 52-2-115 — Department To Accept Custody Of Children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52-2-115. Department To Accept Custody Of Children

Department to accept custody of children. The department shall accept the physical custody of children transferred to the physical or legal custody of the department by the district court pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, chapter 3, and arrange for their care.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 52-2-115

What does Montana Code Annotated § 52-2-115 cover?

Section 52-2-115 ("Department To Accept Custody Of Children") 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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