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Mont. Const. art. VII, § 1 Judicial power
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The judicial power of the state is vested in one supreme court, district courts, justice courts, and such other courts as may be provided by law.
Mont. Const. art. VII, § 2 Supreme court jurisdiction
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(1) The supreme court has appellate jurisdiction and may issue, hear, and determine writs appropriate thereto. It has original jurisdiction to issue, hear, and determine writs of habeas corpus and such other writs as may be provided by law. (2) It has general supervisory control …
Mont. Const. art. VII, § 3 Supreme court organization
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(1) The supreme court consists of one chief justice and four justices, but the legislature may increase the number of justices from four to six. A majority shall join in and pronounce decisions, which must be in writing. (2) A district judge shall be substituted for the chief jus…
Mont. Const. art. VII, § 4 District court jurisdiction
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(1) The district court has original jurisdiction in all criminal cases amounting to felony and all civil matters and cases at law and in equity. It may issue all writs appropriate to its jurisdiction. It shall have the power of naturalization and such additional jurisdiction as m…