Mont. Code Ann. § 3-2-212
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3-2-212 Powers of justices individually -- certiorari and habeas corpus
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3-2-212 . Powers of justices individually -- certiorari and habeas corpus. (1) Each of the justices of the supreme court may issue writs of habeas corpus to any part of the state upon petition by or on behalf of any person held in actual custody and may make the writs returnable before the issuing justice, the supreme court, or any justice of the supreme court or before any district court of the state or any district court judge. The writs may be heard and determined by the justice, court, or judge before whom they are made returnable.
(2) Each of the justices of the supreme court may also issue and hear and determine writs of certiorari in proceedings for contempt in the district court.
(2) Each of the justices of the supreme court may also issue and hear and determine writs of certiorari in proceedings for contempt in the district court.
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