State risk detail
Legal and collection risk in Montana
Legal and collection risk uses civil court filings per capita and caseload trends to capture the legal environment. Higher civil filing rates can signal more collection activity and a more intense enforcement climate.
Risk score
67
/ 100
Risk metrics
- Civil filings per 100k residents4264.2
- Civil filings trend (YoY)+12.1%
Data status: Available
Scope: State baseline | Source: NCSC Trial Civil Caseload 2023 | 2023
Why it matters
In Montana, More filings can translate into more lawsuits, judgments, and collection pressure on households.
What we measure
- Civil court filings per 100k residents
- Civil filings trend (YoY)
Key sources
- National Center for State Courts (trial civil caseload)
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