# Mont. Code Ann. § 72-31-408: 72-31-408 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C31_P4_S72-31-408

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 72-31-408
- **Heading:** 72-31-408 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 72 / Chapter 31 / Part 4 / Section 72-31-408

## Text

72-31-408 . Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal. To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent gives the custodian:

(1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

(2) an original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;

(3) a certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and

(4) if requested by the custodian:

(a) a number, user name, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(b) evidence linking the account to the principal.

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