{"data":{"id":"us-mt/42-5-203","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"42-5-203","heading":"Finality of decree -- expediency.","body":"(1) For purposes of appeal, the decree of adoption is a final order when it is issued.\n(2) A person may appeal from the order in the manner and form provided for appeals from a judgment in civil actions.\n(3) An appeal from a decree of adoption must be heard expeditiously pursuant to the provisions of 42-2-618.","path":["TITLE 42. ADOPTION","CHAPTER 5. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS","Part 2. Legal Effect"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0420/chapter_0050/part_0020/section_0030/0420-0050-0020-0030.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:55:18Z","sha256":"032cb66e251e3f85fdd8fce5bc3191ea376b4dddae5b6bf3a1c084337b7e616c","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/42-5-202","next":"us-mt/42-5-204"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}