Mont. Code Ann. § 3-1-1012
If the governor fails to nominate within 30 days after receipt of the list of nominees, the chief justice or acting chief justice shall make the nomination.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 470, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-712; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 21, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 344, L. 1987.