Except as provided in 85-20-1902, the district court having jurisdiction over the hydrologically interrelated portion of a water division, as described in 85-2-231(3), in which the controversy arises may appoint and supervise a water commissioner as provided for in Title 85, chapter 5.
Appointment Of Water Commissioners
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-7-211, under Water Judges.
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-7-211