Montana § 7-32-2142 - Fees Of Sheriff For Holding Property
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-2142 — Fees Of Sheriff For Holding Property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-32-2142. Fees Of Sheriff For Holding Property
Fees of sheriff for holding property. For the expense in taking and keeping possession of and preserving property under attachment, execution, or other process, the sheriff shall receive such sum as the court or judge may order, not to exceed the actual expense incurred. No keeper must receive to exceed $10 per day, and no keeper must be employed without an order of court or be so employed unless the property is of such character as to need the personal attention and supervision of a keeper. No property shall be placed in charge of a keeper if it can be safely and securely stored or where there is no reasonable danger of loss.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-32-2142
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-2142 cover?
Section 7-32-2142 ("Fees Of Sheriff For Holding Property") 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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