Montana § 53-21-125 - Request For Jury Trial
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-125 — Request For Jury Trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-125. Request For Jury Trial
Request for jury trial. At any time prior to the date set for hearing, the respondent, through counsel, may request a jury trial, and upon the request, the time set for hearing must be vacated and the matter set on the court's jury calendar at the earliest date possible, the matter taking precedence over all other matters. If there is not a jury in attendance, a jury must be selected in the manner provided in 3-15-506 and a date must be set for trial by a jury within 7 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-125
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-125 cover?
Section 53-21-125 ("Request For Jury Trial") 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 § 53-21-125?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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