A justice of the peace violating 3-10-601 is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months in the county jail, or both. The violator is also guilty of malfeasance in office and, in the discretion of the court, may be removed from office. A person removed from office is disqualified from holding the office of justice of the peace.
Penalty
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-10-602, under Fines, Penalties, Forfeitures, Fees, and Costs in Justices' Courts.
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-10-602