Montana Code 53-21-117. Right to representation by own attorney
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53-21-117. Right to representation by own attorney. The respondent or the friend of respondent appointed by the court may secure an attorney of the person‘s own choice and at the person’s own expense to represent the respondent.
Terms Used In Montana Code 53-21-117
- Court: means any district court of the state of Montana. See Montana Code 53-21-102
- Friend of respondent: means any person willing and able to assist a person suffering from a mental disorder and requiring commitment or a person alleged to be suffering from a mental disorder and requiring commitment in dealing with legal proceedings, including consultation with legal counsel and others. See Montana Code 53-21-102
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Respondent: means a person alleged in a petition filed pursuant to this part to be suffering from a mental disorder and requiring commitment. See Montana Code 53-21-102