There is an office of state public defender. The head of the office is a director. The director is hired by the director of the department of administration. The director is not subject to confirmation by the senate and may be removed by the director of the department of administration only for cause.
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-15-1029
Office of state public defender -- head
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