Montana § 7-4-2718 - Referral Of Complaint

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2718 — Referral Of Complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-4-2718. Referral Of Complaint

Referral of complaint. If a county attorney receives a complaint concerning official misconduct as provided in 45-7-401 of a local government public officer and the county attorney does not commence an action pursuant to 45-7-401 (3), the county attorney shall refer the complaint and any relevant evidence for the attorney general's review as provided by 2-15-504 within 90 days of the receipt of the complaint.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2718 cover?

Section 7-4-2718 ("Referral Of Complaint") 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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