3-2-102. Qualifications and residence.
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3-2-102 . Qualifications and residence.
(1)A person is not eligible for the office of justice of the supreme court unless the person is a citizen of the United States, has resided in the state 2 years immediately before taking office, and has been admitted to practice law in Montana for at least 5 years prior to the date of appointment or election.
(2)Justices of the supreme court must reside within the state during their terms of office.