41-3-1210. Definitions. For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 41-3-1210

  • Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 41-3-102
  • 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

(1)”Administrative act” means a department action, omission, decision, rule, interpretation, recommendation, policy, practice, or procedure relating to child and family services.

(2)”Child and family services” means services provided by the department under this chapter.

(3)”Ombudsman” means the person holding the position of the child and family ombudsman.

(4)”Request for assistance” means a request by a person asking the ombudsman for assistance in protecting the rights or interests of a child or family in this state.