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Legal tip

Published on Friday, March 19, 2010 5:59 PM MDT

Do you know there is a new guide that explains the court system in Montana? The State Bar of Montana has published “The Montana Citizen’s Guide to the Courts.”

The guide explains the differences between civil and criminal law. It also explains how different courts operate. There is information in the guide about other topics, also.

For more information, please visit the Legal System section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button, or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.

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