# Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-109: 25-10-109 Prisoner attendance at civil proceeding prohibited -- exceptions -- costs

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-109
- **Heading:** 25-10-109 Prisoner attendance at civil proceeding prohibited -- exceptions -- costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Part 1 / Section 25-10-109

## Text

25-10-109 . Prisoner attendance at civil proceeding prohibited -- exceptions -- costs. (1) A person incarcerated in a correctional facility of the department of corrections may not attend a civil proceeding in which the person is a party unless:

(a) the person is a respondent in a proceeding to terminate parental rights; or

(b) the court determines that a party will be substantially and irreparably prejudiced by not attending the civil proceeding.

(2) A court may not issue a writ of habeas corpus ordering a person in the legal custody of the department of corrections to attend a court proceeding without first:

(a) notifying the department and allowing the department 15 days to file a written objection; and

(b) if requested, granting the department an opportunity to appear and present evidence that the person's attendance at the proceeding represents a security risk.

(3) A person who requests that a person in the legal custody of the department of corrections attend a civil proceeding shall pay all costs associated with security.

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