44-1-801. Notice of hearing. (1) The department of justice shall, at least 10 days before the time appointed for a hearing, serve written notice on the accused patrol officer, specifying the charge or charges filed and stating the name of the person or persons making the charge or charges.

(2) If the accused patrol officer is located within the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, the service required by subsection (1) must be made personally. If the accused patrol officer is located outside the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, service may be made by mailing the written notice to the officer's place of residence. If, at the time, the whereabouts of the accused patrol officer is unknown, service may be made upon the officer by mailing the written notice to the officer at the officer's last-known place of residence in Montana.