Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Justice Court Downloads
1. Civil Case Filing and Trial Procedure.pdfModified 3 Years Ago2. Civil Filing Packet.pdfModified 2 Years Ago3. Answer Packet for Civil Complaint.pdfModified 3 Years Ago4. Counterclaim for Civil Filing.pdfModified 4 Years Ago5. Reply to Counterclaim.pdfModified 4 Years Ago6. Request for Entry of Default-Civil.pdfModified 4 Years Ago7. Request For Execution.pdfModified 4 Years Ago8. Evictions Guide.pdfModified 3 Years Ago9. Notice to Vacate Instructions.pdfModified 10 Years Ago10. Civil Filing Packet-Landlord-Tenant.pdfModified 2 Years Ago11. Answer to Complaint for Possession.pdfModified 3 Years Ago12. Request For Entry of Default-LT.pdfModified 3 Years Ago13. Small Claims Guide.pdfModified 4 Years Ago14. Small Claims Packet.pdfModified 2 Years Ago15. Counterclaim for Small Claims.pdfModified 4 Years Ago16. List of Process Servers.pdfModified 1 Years Ago17. Certificate of Mailing.pdfModified 4 Years Ago18. Motion- Civil.pdfModified 4 Years Ago19. Petition for Temporary Order of Protection.pdfModified 3 Years Ago20. Motion - Criminal.pdfModified 4 Years Ago21. Records Search Request.pdfModified 3 Years Ago22. Petition for Reinstatement of Driver's License.pdfModified 4 Years Ago23. Petition for Expungement Resentencing Redesignation Marijuana Conviction.pdfModified 4 Years Ago24. Affidavit of Excuse from Jury Duty.pdfModified 3 Years Ago25. Local Rules.pdfModified 6 Years Ago26. Satisfaction of Judgment.pdfModified 3 Years Ago
Initial Appearances on Tickets:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings:
- Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. session
- Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. session
Jury Duty
If you have been summoned for jury duty, complete your juror questionnaire online. This is the fastest way to respond to your summons.
Request a Printed Questionnaire
Call 406-758-5643 if you cannot submit your questionnaire online.
Affidavit of Excusal
Already submitted your questionnaire? Download, print, and return the affidavit to the Justice Court.
What We Do
Justice Court handles citations issued by:
- Montana Highway Patrol — traffic citations
- Flathead County Sheriff's Office — traffic and other citations
- Montana Department of Transportation — traffic citations
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks — fish, wildlife, and recreation citations
- County Animal Control — animal-related citations
The court also handles criminal charges filed by the County Attorney's Office.
JUDGES:
- Tim Wenz
- Eric Hummel
Location
Contact Info
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Justice Court is to administer and process to completion traffic, criminal, civil and small claims in a judicious and timely manner and to provide the State of Montana and the public accurate records and information regarding these cases.