46-21-103. Commencement of proceedings. The proceeding for relief under 46-21-101 must be commenced by filing a verified petition with the clerk of the appropriate court. The clerk shall docket the petition upon its receipt and bring the petition promptly to the attention of the court.
History: En. 95-2602 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2602; amd. Sec. 227, Ch. 800, L. 1991.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 21. Postconviction Hearing
Part 1. Initiating Proceedings
46-21-101. When validity of sentence may be challenged
46-21-102. When petition may be filed
46-21-103. Commencement of proceedings
46-21-104. Contents of petition
46-21-105. Amendment of petition -- waiver of grounds for relief
46-21-106. through 46-21-109 reserved
46-21-110. Petition for DNA testing
46-21-111. Preservation and disposal of biological evidence obtained in criminal proceeding