Montana Code 46-22-206. Service of writ
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46-22-206. Service of writ. (1) The writ of habeas corpus must be served upon the person to whom it is directed. If the writ is directed to a state institution, a copy of the writ must be served upon the attorney general. If the writ is directed to a county facility, a copy of the writ must be served upon the county attorney.
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-22-206
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Court: means a place where justice is judicially administered and includes the judge of the court. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Judge: means a person who is vested by law with the power to perform judicial functions. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
- Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202
(2)The writ must be served by the clerk of court, the sheriff, or any other person directed to do so by the court.
(3)The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in civil actions, except when otherwise expressly directed by the judge.