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• Administrative Rules of Montana: FAQs

  Answers to frequently asked questions about administrative law and rules in Montana. Content Detail

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  Montana Secretary of State Office

• Changes to Montana Consumer Laws After the 2021 Legislative Session (FAQ)

  Learn about recent changes to exemption laws and Justice Court jurisdiction. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Civil Handbook

  A booklet designed to help self-represented (pro se) litigants through the appellate (appeals) process at the state Supreme Court. Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana

• Definitions of Legal Terms

  Information about what many legal terms mean. Content Detail

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  US Legal Forms

• How to Answer When You Get Sued (Step-by-step Guide)

  Learn the steps you should take to protect your rights and find free court forms to download. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• How to Represent Yourself at Court (Video)

  A video with tips to help you represent yourself at a court hearing. Created by the State of Montana Law Library, Supreme Court of Montana, and Montana Legal Services Association. Content Detail

• Montana Citizen's Guide to the Courts

  A guide to the different court systems in Montana. Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana

• Montana Civil Court Forms

  Link to civil court forms for district courts and limited jurisdiction courts (justice of the peace and city/municipal courts). Content Detail

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  State Law Library of Montana

• Montana Code Annotated (MCA)

  This links to the Montana Code Annotated. The MCA are the laws of Montana. Please note, there are also federal laws that may apply. Content Detail

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  Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)

• Montana Guide to Turning 18

  Information for teens on becoming adults. What happens if you are arrested? How do you buy a car? What are your rights to privacy? And more... Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana

• Reduced Fee Legal Services (Making Legal Help More Affordable)

  Learn about reduced-fee legal services programs run by Montana Legal Services Association and the State bar of Montana, and how to apply. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Representing Yourself

  A booklet designed to help you decide if you can represent yourself in court. Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana

• Servicemember Civil Relief Act

  The SCRA provides many powerful legal rights to active-duty servicemembers and their families that are not available to any other group. It is important that you understand how this law works so that you and your family can take advantage of this law. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association (ABA)

• Serving the Other Party

  Information to help you understand "service of process" or how to serve the other party with court papers. Read More

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  State Bar of Montana

• The LawHelper! Need to Represent Yourself in Court or Deal with a Rental Problem? Get help here.

  A tool to use to find the information you need to represent yourself or handle a problem with your rental. Read More

• The Montana Constitution

  A link to the Constitution of the State of Montana. Content Detail

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  Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)