Court clerk says she won't be in office much after defeat

(AP) — A court clerk who lost her bid for re-election has told her staff she won't be in the office very much.

Fagg told the newspaper that while he's disappointed Boelter hasn't been in the office as much, her absence really hasn't affected the office.

Deputy County Attorney Kevin Gillen said elected county officials may not be required to be in the office as long as they perform their duties.

Gillen said Montana law only requires a county officer to get permission from the county commissioners if they are gone from the state for more than 30 consecutive days, or they could forfeit their office.