(1) A peace officer, the city or county attorney, or the attorney general may apply for a search warrant. (2) A search warrant may be issued by: (a) a city or municipal court judge or justice of the peace within the judge's geographical jurisdiction; or (b) a district court judge within this state.
Authority To Issue Search Warrant
Mont. Code Ann. § 46-5-220, under Search Warrants.
Mont. Code Ann. § 46-5-220