40-7-106. Notice to persons outside state. (1) Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for the service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication, if other means are ineffective.
(2) Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this state or by the law of the state in which the service is made.
(3) Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
History: En. 61-406 by Sec. 6, Ch. 537, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 61-406; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 91, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
40-7-105. Notice -- opportunity to be heard -- joinder
40-7-106. Notice to persons outside state
40-7-107. Simultaneous proceedings
40-7-109. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
40-7-110. Information to be submitted to court
40-7-112. Appearance of parties and child
40-7-119. Taking testimony in another state
40-7-126. through 40-7-133 reserved
40-7-134. Proceedings governed by other law
40-7-135. Application to Indian tribes
40-7-136. International application
40-7-137. Binding force of child custody determination
40-7-138. Appearance and limited immunity
40-7-139. Communication between courts
40-7-140. Cooperation between courts -- preservation of records