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I'm concerned about a jailer who intentionally shares personal information about inmates and emails from the sheriff's office with people outside law enforcement. They shared details about my youngest being pulled over and about my husband being on probation. Is it illegal for jail staff,... View More 
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
The disclosure of inmate personal information by correctional staff to outside individuals without legitimate purpose is generally prohibited under various privacy laws and institutional policies. Inmates retain certain privacy rights despite their incarceration, particularly regarding their... View More
I was convicted of passing a bounced check for $1,500 over 12 years ago, and I pled guilty to a felony. Though I paid off the check before the court date, the judge decided on six months of unsupervised conditions without placing me on probation, and stated it would be expunged. I have no... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It’s important to clarify your legal status regarding firearm possession. Under federal law, individuals with felony convictions are generally prohibited from owning firearms, even if the conviction has been expunged. However, in some cases, you may be able to regain the right to possess firearms... View More
I have a judgement against me for a $4400 medical debt. My pay stub from 1 week ago confirms that almost $300 was garnished for my creditor. Today I received the Notice of Execution to Judgement Debtor. It says they may levy more than once during the writ and some items are exempt. It lists items... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
You should be prepared for them to try and get what you do have. If they seize anything that is exempt under the exemptions as set out in the Notice, you should immediately file an objection with the Court. Otherwise, it appears you are pretty judgment proof.
The covenants for our subdivision state: “these protective covenants shall be binding upon all persons owning land in the subdivision. They shall be modifiable by a 2/3 vote of a majority of the owners of lots in the subdivision (one vote per lot).”
There are owners that own up to 3 or... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
It most likely means 21 lots must vote in favor.
Owners with more than a single lot can cast one vote per lot they own.
They say that there’s certain stores I can order curbside from but I haven’t figured it out yet and I’m getting hungry and was hoping I’d be able to go into a grocery store to get some food.
answered on Aug 8, 2020
A Montana attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Don't risk trespass charges - check with a doctor if your condition is a medical excusal AND additionally if those establishments will accept it. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Do I have any rights due to negligent of a worker from sonic leaving a bread tie in a burger that was purchased at sonic. I had a hard time eating even baby food for almost 2 weeks ( had to take sips just to drink water )due to the cut on the roof of my mouth and lost a tooth and have seen my... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2019
As a starting point, you could contact an injury attorney in Montana to review and evaluate the details of the accident and your injuries. In these types of cases, recent dental history could become relevant. If the attorney you contact feels there is a viable case to move forward with, it would be... View More
TRS Recovery Services has gotten into my checking account and helped themselves to my money. The first time they tried, there was only $7 in the account, and they were trying to debit $25. Same thing the second time they tried, and the third time. They dug my account into the hole $29 each time... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2013
You need to actually see an attorney in your area about this.
answered on Feb 15, 2013
You would want to look this up in the Montana Code, 2011 edition. Go to the law library closest to you.
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