Montana Code 40-15-116. Definitions
40-15-116. Definitions. As used in 40-15-115 through 40-15-121, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 40-15-116
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)”Applicant” means a victim and includes a parent or guardian of a minor or a person described in 40-15-102(4) who acts on behalf of the victim.
(2)”Department” means the department of justice.
(3)”Participant” means an applicant who has submitted an application pursuant to 40-15-117 that has been approved by the department.
(4)”Partner or family member assault” has the meaning provided in 45-5-206.
(5)”Sexual assault” means sexual assault as defined in 45-5-502, sexual intercourse without consent as defined in 45-5-503, incest as defined in 45-5-507, or sexual abuse of children as defined in 45-5-625.
(6)”Stalking” has the meaning provided in 45-5-220.
(7)”Victim” means an individual who has been a victim of partner or family member assault, sexual assault, or stalking or who is otherwise eligible to file a petition for an order of protection under 40-15-102.