The core of the duties and powers of the County Attorney are provided in Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 27 of the Montana Code. Following are pertinent sections from that part:

• 7-4-2711: County attorney to be legal adviser of county and other subdivisions
• 7-4-2712: Prosecutorial duties
• 7-4-2713: Actions to recover money
• 7-4-2716: Duties related to state matters
• 7-4-2717: Other duties​