Montana · Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check

Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check in Montana

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Filing deadline3 years state tort; 2 years FTCAMont. Code § 27-2-204

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Montana?

Montana's personal injury SOL is 3 years (Mont. Code § 27-2-204). FTCA administrative claims must be filed within 2 years. Discovery rule applies for concealed abuse. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years state tort; 2 years FTCA

Source: Mont. Code § 27-2-204

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Montana's proximity to the Canadian border results in some immigration enforcement activity. ICE detainees are held in local jails. Montana's rural geography creates significant barriers for detained women seeking legal representation.

Medical facilities in Montana

  • Montana Legal Services Association

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Women’s detention abuse claims: what to check overview. This page covers the local information available for Montana.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.

Live in Montana? Read what applies in your state.

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Sources

  1. Mont. Code § 27-2-204