Except as provided in 3-1-1503, a judge selected for a term of office may not assume the functions of the office unless the judge has filed with the county clerk and recorder in the jurisdiction a certificate of completion of a course of education and training prescribed by the commission.
Training And Certification Of Judges
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-1-1502, under Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Training and Certification of Judges.
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-1-1502