Montana Attorney CE audits & penalties

What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in Montana, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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CLE noncompliance: the Commission sends written notice of noncompliance by June 1; the member must correct the deficiency and pay fees by July 1, or the Commission directs the State Bar to transfer the member to inactive status until the noncompliance is corrected and fees are paid. Reinstatement costs the greater of $200 or the usual inactive-to-active transfer fee.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Montana Rules for Continuing Legal Education (Rule 13, 2025)

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