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CODE Bureau Chief: Annie DeWolf, adewolf@mt.gov

CODE Training Coordinator: Kelly McArdle-Klepzig, Kelly.McArdleKlepzig@mt.gov

CODE Public Defender: Joan Burbridge, jburbridge@mt.gov

CODE Public Defender: Alex Pyle, AlexPyle@mt.gov

CODE Public Defender: Buddy Rutzke, RRutzke@mt.gov

CODE Public Defender: Myshell Lyday, Myshell.Lyday@mt.gov

 

Conference Dates: October 8-10, 2025

Conference Location: Holiday Inn Missoula, Downtown 200, South Pattee Street, Missoula, MT 59802

Conference Event Information: The 2025 conference will be held in person with remote attendance option

Questions or Issues? Please contact kelly.mcardleklepzig@mt.gov

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