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Mont. Code Ann. § 40-6-112

Paternity tests

Known as the Uniform Parentage Act

The act spans §§ 40–40 (35 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Eagan v. Ayd (1988)

Most recently applied in Eagan v. Ayd (August 1988)

En. 61-312 by Sec. 12, Ch. 512, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 61-312; amd

(1) The court may, and upon request of a party shall, require the child, mother, or alleged father to submit to paternity tests. The tests shall be performed by an expert qualified as an examiner of blood types, appointed by the court.

(2) The court, upon reasonable request by a party, shall order that independent tests be performed by other experts qualified as examiners of blood types.

(3) In all cases the court shall determine the number and qualifications of the experts.

Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.