Municipal Court

OPEN COURT SCHEDULE

Court Appearances must be scheduled same-day.
Call (406) 552-6180 to schedule.

Monday  

9:00 AM UNTIL SESSION IS FULL 

Tuesday  

1:30 PM UNTIL SESSION IS FULL


Wednesday  

9:00 AM UNTIL SESSION IS FULL


Thursday  

1:30 PM UNTIL SESSION IS FULL


Friday  

1:30 PM UNTIL SESSION IS FULL

Information About Court Appearances

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all appearances in this Court can be done either in person or by Zoom with the following exceptions:

  • Any change of plea that involves the possibility of jail, or an argument for jail alternatives, will require a personal appearance by the defendant.
  • Contested hearings, trials, and hearings regarding Orders of Protection will require personal appearance of the parties and attorneys unless otherwise ordered by the court.

NOTE: If contested matters or trials are allowed to be electronic, the court WILL NOT admit evidence that has not been filed the day prior to the hearing.

Please call the Court at (406) 552-6180 with any questions.


Appearing in Open Court:

  • Persons who are required or choose to appear before a judge may do so during Open Court Sessions. 
    • To appear during one of the Open Court Sessions listed above, please call (406) 552-6180, or come in person to the Clerk Counter on the day you wish to appear. 
      • Open Court appearances cannot be scheduled in advance. These sessions can fill up quickly so it is recommended to contact the court shortly after the office opens at 8:00 AM. 
      • It is important to be present in person or via Zoom at the start of the session to avoid missing your case being called.


If you do not contest the charge and you are not re/quired to appear:


  • Most tickets can be addressed either by phone (406) 552-6180 or online at CitePay without seeing a judge.
    • Payment agreements can be made by speaking with a court clerk by phone for most tickets.
      • Click HERE for more information about your payment options.
    • PLEASE NOTE: Any court matter that is handled without seeing a judge is considered a plea of guilty. Any traffic tickets (statutes falling under Title 61 of the MCA code) that do not require an appearance and are handled without seeing a judge are subject to any driver's license points that are associated with that offense.
    • It is every person's right to appear in front of a judge to discuss their ticket and the penalties associated with it if they choose to do so.

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Jury Trials

Every Wednesday beginning at 8:00 AM, unless vacated. 

See Jury Trial Status