Rule II Commission on Character and Fitness

A. Composition, Nomination, and Appointment The Commission on Character and Fitness is appointed by the Montana Supreme Court and consists of nine members, six of whom must be licensed Montana attorneys and three of whom must be lay members, nominated by either the State Bar or the Montana Supreme Court. Each member serves until a successor is appointed. B. Duties The Commission on Character and Fitness: 1. processes each application for admission to the State Bar of Montana and makes a determination of the character and fitness of each applicant pursuant to the Rules of Procedure of the Commission on Character and Fitness; and 2. administers pro hac vice appearances.