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.
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)
Related
- Full requirements: Montana Attorney CE requirements
- When it's due: Montana Attorney license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Montana Attorney CE category requirements
- What it costs: Montana Attorney license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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