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MT Code § Rule 2 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 2. Multi-judge courts -- allocation of cases

  Rule 2. Multi-judge courts -- allocation of cases.   (a) If there is more than one justice of the peace in the same county, or more than one city judge in the same city, the judges shall by agreement divide the court caseload, civil and criminal, among the judges.   (b) In the event that an agreement cannot be reached, upon application of one of the judges listed above, the district judge of the judicial district or the chief district judge in a multi-judge district, shall enter an order which equitably apportions the caseload among the judges considering whether the judges are full or part time.   (c) All law enforcement agencies within the court's jurisdictional area shall be informed of the order dividing the jurisdictional area. Complaints shall be filed with the court in compliance with the division order of the judges. A complaint improperly filed shall be reassigned to the proper judge and not dismissed.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 3 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 3. Files and exhibits

  Rule 3. Files and exhibits.   (a) The court is the custodian of all court files. Files shall not be taken from the court without the consent of the judge.   (b) Every exhibit placed on file or offered in evidence shall be held in the custody of the court. Unless there be good reason why the original of an exhibit should be retained, upon application, the court may order a copy filed in its place. Public records offered in evidence may be withdrawn at the conclusion of the hearing on order of the court.   (c) Exhibits may be withdrawn by the party offering them thirty days after a judgment has become final. Forty-five days after a judgment has become final, a party may apply to the court for an order to dispose of exhibits, and shall notify the other party of said application. Twenty days after mailing of said notice the court may enter its order authorizing disposition of exhibits.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 2, 1993; redes. Rule 3 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 4 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 4. Docket and index

  Rule 4. Docket and index.   (a) The court shall assign each citation and complaint a docket or case number. All docket or case numbers shall be in numerical order.   (b) The court shall maintain an alphabetical index to the docket as provided under Section 3-10-503, MCA.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 3, 1993; redes. Rule 4 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 5 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 5. Form and quality of paper filed

  Rule 5. Form and quality of paper filed.   (a) All papers, except the Uniform Complaint and Notice to Appear, shall be written in ink or typed on a good grade of white paper 8 1/2" by 11" in size.   (b) At the upper left margin of the first page of all papers filed with the court, shall be the name, address and telephone number of the responsible attorney or party. Below the responsible party information shall appear the title of the court, the case title and the docket number.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 4, 1993; redes. Rule 5 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 6 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 6. Motions

  Rule 6. Motions.   (a) All motions or application for orders in civil or criminal cases must be made in writing as required by Rule 9 of the Montana Justice and City Court Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule does not apply to motions made during the progress of a trial.   (b) At the time of filing the motion, there shall be filed supporting affidavits or documents, if referred to in the motion or notice of motion.   (c) Failure to file briefs may subject the motion to summary ruling. Failure to file a brief within five days by the moving party shall be deemed an admission that the motion is without merit. Failure to file an answer brief by the adverse party within ten days shall be deemed an admission that the motion is well taken. Reply briefs are optional and failure to file will not subject a motion to summary ruling.   (d) The court may order oral argument on the motion.   (e) Unless oral argument is ordered, or unless the time is enlarged by the court, the motion is deemed submitted at the expiration of the applicable time limits.   (f) The requirement of a brief is fulfilled by a written statement or summary setting forth the facts and basis of the motion. The brief may be made a part of or attached to the motion.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 5, 1993; redes. Rule 6 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 7 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 7. Ex parte matters

  Rule 7. Ex parte matters.   All requests for extension of time or continuances and other permissible ex parte matters shall be in writing. The request must provide that the opposing party has been contacted and given reasonable notice of:   (a) the time and place of the ex parte conference or meeting,   (b) the substance of the order sought, and   (c) whether the party opposes the matter.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 6, 1993; redes. Rule 7 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 8 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 8. Presenting orders etc

  Rule 8. Presenting orders etc.   (a) It shall be the duty of a party obtaining any order, judgment, warrant, summons, subpoena or like order to present the same in written form for the signature of the judge at the time of applying for the same.   (b) Two copies of any order, warrant, summons, subpoena, or like order requiring service shall be presented to the judge for signature, both shall be signed by the judge as original orders. One shall be retained as part of the court file, and the other used for service and returned to the court after service.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 7, 1993; redes. Rule 8 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 9 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 9. Witnesses subpoenas

  Rule 9. Witnesses subpoenas.   (a) When a case is set for trial the parties shall file with the court a written request for subpoenas for all known witnesses, and for any additional witnesses as soon as they are ascertained.   (b) The requesting party shall cause the subpoenas to be served as provided by law.   (c) No motion for continuance will be entertained unless a substantial compliance with this rule is shown.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 8, 1993; redes. Rule 9 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 10 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 10. Duty to make service

  Rule 10. Duty to make service.   (a) It shall be the duty of the parties when personal service is required of an order, warrant, summons, subpoenas, or any such order, to cause it to be delivered to the chief of police, sheriff or other qualified person for service.   (b) It shall be the duty of the parties in all cases to simultaneously serve their adversaries with a copy of all motions, pleas and briefs on the same day as filing with the court.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 9, 1993; redes. Rule 10 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 11 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 11. Filing of discovery

  Rule 11. Filing of discovery.   Depositions upon oral or written examinations, interrogatories and answers thereto, requests for production of documents and responses thereto, shall not be routinely filed. When any motion is filed making reference to discovery, the party filing the motion shall submit with the motion relevant portions of unfiled documents.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 10, 1993; redes. Rule 11 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 12 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 12. Request for jury trial

  Rule 12. Request for jury trial.   A request for a jury trial made within seven (7) days of the time set for trial may be treated by the court as a motion for continuance and the trial date vacated and reset.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 11, 1993; redes. Rule 12 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 13 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 13. Decorum

  Rule 13. Decorum.   (a) When the court convenes all persons in attendance in the courtroom shall rise until the judge has taken the bench.   (b) The judge of the court shall, when presiding in open court, wear judicial robes.   (c) All persons shall, when in the courtroom, wear appropriate clothing.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 12, 1993; redes. Rule 13 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 14 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 14. Representation

  Rule 14. Representation.   (a) A party may represent oneself, or be represented by counsel.   (b) Except as provided in (c) below, no representation can be made on behalf of a party by another person except an attorney duly licensed by the State of Montana. A nonresident attorney may be permitted to represent a party upon motion of a licensed resident attorney as allowed under Section IV, Pro Hac Vice, of the 1998 Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana.   (c) Unless the articles of organization state otherwise, a member with a majority interest in a limited liability company may represent the limited liability company as an attorney in justice's court as provided in 25-31-601.   (d) Death or removal of an attorney shall be governed by Rule 10 of the Uniform District Court Rules.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; Rule 13, 1993; redes. Rule 14 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Feb. 15, 2000, eff. Feb. 15, 2000; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 19-0073, June 25, 2019, eff. June 25, 2019.
MT Code § Rule 15 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 15. Office hours

  Rule 15. Office hours.   (a) On judicial days, regular office hours shall be designated by the court for the transaction of business. Notice of the hours shall be posted in the court's office.   (b) The court shall establish a regular time for initial appearances and arraignments on traffic and criminal actions. Notice of the time set shall be posted in the court's office.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 14, 1993; redes. Rule 15 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 16 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 16. Pre-trial conference

  Rule 16. Pre-trial conference.   (a) Pre-trials conferences shall be governed by Rule 14 of the Montana Justice and City Court Rules of Civil Procedure.   (b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court no pre-trial conference will be set. A party may request a pre trial conference not less than seven (7) days before trial.   (c) An attorney representing a party at a pre-trial conference shall appear with sufficient authority from the party so as to expedite the settlement of the action.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 15, 1993; redes. Rule 16 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 17 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 17. Payment of bonds

  Rule 17. Payment of bonds.   (a) Bonds established by the judge in a schedule of bail for offenses may be paid to the court during business hours on every day except nonjudicial days. The schedule of bail shall be posted in the court's office.   (b) Bonds shall only be returned in the name of the person who deposited the same.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 16, 1993; redes. Rule 17 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 18 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 18. Continuances

  Rule 18. Continuances.   (a) A continuance or resetting of a trial or hearing may be granted upon a showing of good cause. The motion for continuance must be made in writing and served upon the opposing party or counsel.   (b) No continuance will be granted if not timely made. A continuance will not be granted if a party appears at the time set for a hearing or trial unprepared.   (c) A continuance will not be granted except for good cause, without timely notice given to all parties.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 17, 1993; redes. Rule 18 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.
MT Code § Rule 19 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 19. Jury instructions

  Rule 19. Jury instructions.   (a) In criminal actions, the general criminal jury instruction set forth in the Montana Judges Deskbook: Municipal, Justice and City Courts shall be given.   (b) In civil actions the general civil jury instruction set forth in the Montana Judges Deskbook: Municipal, Justice and City Courts shall be given.   (c) Any party may request special jury instructions. All proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be delivered to the court in duplicate and a copy served upon all opposing parties not less than twenty-four (24) hours before trial.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 13, 1997, eff. May 13, 1997.
MT Code § Rule 20 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 20. Voir dire

  Rule 20. Voir dire.   Unless for good cause shown, voir dire examination shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes for each party. Requests for additional time are to be made prior to voir dire examination.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993.
MT Code § Rule 21 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 24. Montana Uniform Rules for the Justice and City Courts|Part 1. Rules|Rule 21. Time computation

  Rule 21. Time computation.   (a) Time shall be computed as provided under Rule 6 of the Montana Justice and City Courts Rules of Civil Procedure.   (b) When the period of time prescribed or allowed is ten days or less, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be excluded.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993.
MT Code § 25-30-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-101. Applicability of district court and justice's court rules

  25-30-101. Applicability of district court and justice's court rules. (1) The provisions of 3-10-222, 3-10-231 through 3-10-234, and 3-10-704 through 3-10-706; 25-31-102(2), 25-31-115, 25-31-402, 25-31-405, parts 7 through 11 of chapter 31 of this title (except 25-31-1002), and chapter 33 of this title; and chapter 9, part 10 of chapter 16, chapter 17, and part 15 of chapter 18 of Title 27 are applicable to municipal courts except when they are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 6 of Title 3, the words "municipal court" being substituted for justice's court and "judge" for justice of the peace.   (2) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, chapter 6 of Title 3, and the supreme court's rules on disqualification of judges, the proceedings and practice in municipal court must be the same as in district court.   History: (1)En. Sec. 11, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.11, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 344, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 429, L. 1977; Sec. 11-1711, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 20, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.19, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-1719, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1711(1), 11-1719(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 409, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
MT Code § 25-30-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-102. Fees and fines -- collection

  25-30-102. Fees and fines -- collection. (1) (a) The fees and fines in municipal court must be the same as the fees and fines provided by law or ordinance, and except as provided in subsection (2), all fees and fines collected by the court must be paid into the city treasury.   (b) Fees assessed in municipal court may not exceed the fees authorized to be paid to a justice's court in 25-31-112.   (2) (a) The municipal court may contract with a private person or entity for the collection of any final judgment that requires a payment to the municipal court. The fee incurred by the municipal court must be added to the judgment.   (b) In the event that a private person or entity is retained to collect a judgment, the municipal court may assign the judgment to the private person or entity and the private person or entity may, as an assignee, institute suit or other lawful collection procedure and other postjudgment remedies in its own name.   (c) The municipal court, after deducting the charges provided for in 46-18-236, may pay the private person or entity a reasonable fee for collecting the judgment.   History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.18, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 429, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1718; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 515, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 510, L. 2003.
MT Code § 25-30-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-103. Summons -- time for answer

  25-30-103. Summons -- time for answer. The summons in municipal court shall be signed by the clerk and shall conform to the provisions of Rules 4 and 12(a), M.R.Civ.P., except that the time for answering is 10 days.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.10, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 344, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 429, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1710.
MT Code § 25-30-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-104. Reply to counterclaim or new matter

  25-30-104. Reply to counterclaim or new matter. Whenever the answer contains a counterclaim or any new matter, the plaintiff shall within 5 days after the service and filing of the answer reply to the counterclaim or new matter in the manner and form provided for in Rules 7(a), 8(d)(2) and (d)(3), and 10(b), M.R.Civ.P.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.11, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 344, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 429, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1711(2).
MT Code § 25-30-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-105. Jury trial

  25-30-105. Jury trial. In civil causes arising under the state law, either party shall be entitled to a jury trial, as provided in justices' courts, except that the police officer shall perform the duties thereto prescribed to the sheriff or constable.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.15, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1715(part).
MT Code § 25-30-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-106. Judgments

  25-30-106. Judgments. In civil causes, judgments in municipal court shall be made and entered as in district court and shall be of like tenor and effect.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.12, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1712.
MT Code § 25-30-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-107. Costs

  25-30-107. Costs. The same costs shall be allowed as are allowed in justices' courts and shall be taxed and retaxed as in district court, 24 hours being allowed for filing memorandum of costs.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.14, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1714.
MT Code § 25-30-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-108. Appeals

  25-30-108. Appeals. (1) A party may appeal to district court from a judgment of municipal court.   (2) Appeal from a municipal court may be limited by requiring by ordinance that a minimum amount in controversy, not to exceed $200, be met before the district court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal, except upon petition by an aggrieved party, the district court may, in the interests of justice, accept appeal jurisdiction notwithstanding the amount in controversy.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5094.17, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 429, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1717(part).
MT Code § 25-30-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 30. Procedure in Municipal Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-30-109. Pretrial conferences or hearings -- appearance by telephone conference

  25-30-109. Pretrial conferences or hearings -- appearance by telephone conference. (1) At the discretion of the court, a party or the party's attorney may make an appearance by telephone conference in a pretrial conference or other hearing under this chapter if:   (a) the party does not need to or intend to offer evidence at the pretrial conference or hearing; and   (b) the party does not reside within the county in which the case is filed or the party's or the party's attorney's principal place of business is not located in that county.   (2) The party requesting the telephone conference is responsible for arranging the telephone conference and paying the associated costs.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 515, L. 2001.