§ 10-3-101 Declaration of policy
§ 10-3-102 Limitations
§ 10-3-103 Definitions
§ 10-3-104 General authority of governor
§ 10-3-105 Division of disaster and emergency services — duties
§ 10-3-106 Communications
§ 10-3-107 National defense highway plans
§ 10-3-110 Medical services during declared emergency or disaster — limitation of liability — administrative disciplinary sanctions
§ 10-3-111 Personnel immune from liability
§ 10-3-112 Employment requirements for personnel — political involvement of organizations prohibited
§ 10-3-113 Identification — civil defense symbol
§ 10-3-114 Confiscation of firearm and certain actions by government prohibited — private right of action — costs and expenses
§ 10-3-118 Interstate licensure recognition — volunteer professionals
§ 10-3-119 Administrative disciplinary sanctions
§ 10-3-120 Rulemaking authority
§ 10-3-121 Statement of purpose — legislative poll — legislative oversight of election law suspensions
§ 10-3-122 Legislative poll — continuation of state of emergency or disaster
§ 10-3-123 Claim or defense against state action — remedies — limitations
§ 10-3-124 Protections against government discrimination
§ 10-3-125 Claims or defense against state action — remedies — limitations
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 10 > Chapter 3 > Part 1 - General Provisions and Administration

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • 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.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Peace officer: has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202. See Montana Code 1-1-207
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203