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Code · Montana · Title 53 — Social Services and Institutions · Chapter 9 · Part 1

53-9-127. Award of compensation.

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53-9-127 . Award of compensation.
(1)The office shall award compensation benefits under this part if satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the requirements for compensation have been met.
(2)An award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted. Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction, or certiorari is pending or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered.
(3)The office may suspend the proceedings pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent and may make a tentative award under 53-9-126 .
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