Montana § 53-21-103 - Court Records To Be Kept Separate
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-103 — Court Records To Be Kept Separate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-103. Court Records To Be Kept Separate
Court records to be kept separate. Records and papers in proceedings under this part shall be maintained separately by the clerks of the several courts. Five days prior to the release of a respondent or patient committed to a mental health facility, the facility shall notify the clerk of the court, and the clerk shall immediately seal the record in the case and omit the name of the respondent or patient from the index or indexes of cases in the court unless the court orders the record opened for good cause shown.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-103 cover?
Section 53-21-103 ("Court Records To Be Kept Separate") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 53-21-103?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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