Montana § 7-4-2210 - Restriction On Practice Of Law By Certain Officers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2210 — Restriction On Practice Of Law By Certain Officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-4-2210. Restriction On Practice Of Law By Certain Officers
Restriction on practice of law by certain officers. (1) Sheriffs, clerks, constables, and their deputies are prohibited from practicing law or acting as attorneys or counselors at law or having as a partner a lawyer or one who acts as a lawyer. (2) A county clerk, clerk of any court, or sheriff may not act as an agent or solicitor in the prosecution of any claim or application for lands, pensions, patent rights, or other proceedings before any department of the state or general government or courts of the United States during the person's continuance in office.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-4-2210
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2210 cover?
Section 7-4-2210 ("Restriction On Practice Of Law By Certain Officers") 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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