3-1-605. Restrictions on judicial officers after term has expired. A judicial officer, as defined in 1-1-202, after the expiration of the officer's term of office, may not act as attorney or counsel in any action or special proceeding that has been before the officer in the officer's official capacity.
History: En. Sec. 183, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6318, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8871, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 8871, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-904; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 21, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 143, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. Courts and Judicial Officers Generally
Part 6. Restrictions on Judicial Officers
3-1-601. Certain officers not to practice law or administer estates
3-1-602. Restrictions on justices of the peace practicing law or taking claims for collection
3-1-603. Judicial officer of court of record not to have partner practicing law
3-1-604. Restrictions on municipal court judges
3-1-605. Restrictions on judicial officers after term has expired
3-1-606. Justice of the peace or constable not to purchase judgment
3-1-609. Judicial conflict of interest -- recusal -- definition