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Montana

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   38
2007   40
2006   39

Lawsuit Climate

Montana ranks thirty-eighth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

The Judicial power of the State of Montana is vested in the following: the Supreme Court, consisting of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices; the District Courts; the Workers' Compensation Court; the Water Court; and the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction, which include Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, and City Courts.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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