When charges are filed and the department of justice believes that such charge or charges constitute grounds for suspension, demotion, or discharge, it shall order a hearing to be had thereon before it and fix a time for such hearing.
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-704, under Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure.
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-704
When charges are filed and the department of justice believes that such charge or charges constitute grounds for suspension, demotion, or discharge, it shall order a hearing to be had thereon before it and fix a time for such hearing.