Montana § 7-4-2716 - Duties Related To State Matters
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2716 — Duties Related To State Matters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-4-2716. Duties Related To State Matters
Duties related to state matters. The county attorney shall: (1) attend the district court and conduct, on behalf of the state, all prosecutions for public offenses and represent the state in all matters and proceedings to which it is a party or in which it may be beneficially interested, at all times and in all places within the limits of the county; (2) when ordered or directed by the attorney general to do so, promptly institute and diligently prosecute in the proper court and in the name of the state of Montana any criminal or civil action or special proceeding; (3) defend all suits brought against the state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-4-2716
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2716 cover?
Section 7-4-2716 ("Duties Related To State Matters") 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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