 The structure of these commissions vary as well, such that some are composed exclusively of practicing attorneys, while others have a mixture of attorneys, judges, and laypeople.Appeals to the Montana Supreme Court are "appeals of right," meaning that the court does not have discretion as to whether it accepts review of the lower court's decision.Appeals are taken from both civil and criminal matters by a party filing a notice of appeal in the district court that issued the order or judgment from which the appeal is sought.