Montana § 7-32-301 - Residency Requirements
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-301 — Residency Requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-32-301. Residency Requirements
Residency requirements. A sheriff of a county, mayor of a city, or other person authorized by law to appoint special deputies, marshals, or police officers in this state to preserve the public peace and prevent or quell public disturbance may not appoint as a special deputy, marshal, or police officer any person who has not resided continuously in this state for a period of at least 1 year and in the county where the appointment is made for a period of at least 6 months prior to the date of appointment.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-32-301
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-301 cover?
Section 7-32-301 ("Residency Requirements") 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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