Montana Code 53-9-131. Appeals
53-9-131. Appeals. After the office has made final determination concerning any matter relating to a claim, if the claimant disputes the office’s determination, the claimant may appeal to the district court for the county in which the claimant resides for review. Review on appeal must be in conformity with 2-4-701 through 2-4-704 of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. The judge, after a hearing, shall make a final determination concerning the dispute and issue an appropriate order affirming, reversing, or modifying the office’s determination.
Terms Used In Montana Code 53-9-131
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Claimant: means any of the following claiming compensation under this part:
(a)a victim;
(b)a dependent of a deceased victim; or
(c)an authorized person acting on behalf of any of them. See Montana Code 53-9-103
- Office: means the office of victims services established in 2-15-2016. See Montana Code 53-9-103