Montana Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Montana.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Montana - Statewide Courts Self Help
State Law Library
View information about the Montana State Law Library, including contacts and location, an online catalog and Ask A Librarian service, a list of legal services and resources by topic, and links to additional research assistance.
Legal Information and Resources
MontanaLawHelp offers legal information by topic, including family, housing, consumer, military, senior, and Indian law. Information includes forms, instructions, legal referrals and additional resources for navigating through the court system.
Water Court Legal Resources
View information about the Water Court, including an overview of water rights and enforcement, how to represent yourself, notices, rules and forms, and orders and compacts governing water use.
Child Support Services
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services offers information and services related to child support, including assistance making or changing a child support order, locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and enforcement of child support orders. Links to online child support payments and online account status are included.
Find Attorney Discipline Records
The Montana Office of Disciplinary Counsel provides a list of disciplined attorneys, rules of professional conduct, an attorney complaint form, and frequently asked questions regarding disciplinary procedures.
Legal Information and Self-Help Resources
The State Bar of Montana offers legal information on a variety of topics, including dissolution of marriage, estate planning, landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, real estate and small claims.
Domestic Violence Resources
Find information on resources available to victims of domestic violence in Montana, including protection orders, forms, Hope cards, and address confidentiality.
Foreclosure Information and Resources
View information about foreclosure procedures and foreclosure prevention resources in Montana, including a link to agencies that provide assistance and counseling.
Youth Court System
Information regarding the Youth Court system, which operates as an alternative to criminal prosecution of juvenile offenders in every judicial district of Montana.
Workers' Compensation Court Self-Help Guide
This Self-Help Guide provides information to individuals representing themselves in Workers' Compensation Court, and includes an overview of terminology, procedures and rules.
Workers' Compensation Court Rules
View the procedural rules for use in Workers' Compensation Court.
Montana Laws
Search the Montana Code (Laws) by Table of Contents or by keyword.
Self-Help Centers
View contact information for Self-Help Law Centers, which provide free information, forms, and access to resources for people with civil legal problems throughout the state. The Montana Supreme Court provides this service.
Montana Indian Law
View information about Indian law in Montana, organized by topic and tribe, and including laws, tribal courts, treaties, and rights.
Legal Information Publications
Montana Legal Services Association offers downloadable brochures and flyers about legal topics including consumer, family, housing, benefits, and tax law. Assistance is available in Spanish as well.
Montana Multiple County Courts Self Help
10th Judicial District Child Visitation Guidelines
View the District Court's shared parenting guidelines for Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties.
10th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties.
Domestic Violence Assistance
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services provides information and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Carbon and Stillwater Counties, including a 24-hour help line.
1st Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Broadwater and Lewis & Clark Counties.
5th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Beaverhead, Jefferson, and Madison Counties.
6th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Park and Sweet Grass Counties.
7th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Dawson, McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux Counties.
9th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Glacier, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties.
12th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Choteau, Hill, and Liberty Counties.
14th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Golden Valley, Meagher, Musselshell, and Wheatland Counties.
16th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, Rosebud, and Treasure Counties.
17th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Blaine, Phillips, and Valley Counties.
22nd Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Big Horn, Carbon, and Stillwater Counties.
Domestic Violence Help
Abuse Support & Prevention Education Network provides victims of domestic and sexual violence in Meagher, Park, and Sweet Grass Counties with a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, referrals, and assistance with Orders of Protection.
7th Judicial District Youth Court Probation
View information about 7th Judicial District Youth Court Probation, which combines court and probation services, can divert some juvenile offenders from prosecution, and can require community service, restitution, house arrest, counseling, and other alternative dispositions in Dawson, McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux Counties.
1st Judicial District Treatment Court
View information about Treatment Court in Lewis and Clark and Broadwater Counties, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of jail for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to referral, interview, and release forms are included.
4th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local rules for District Court in Mineral and Missoula Counties.
20th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Lake and Sanders Counties.
20th Judicial District Youth Court
View information about 20th Judicial District Youth Court, which combines court and probation services, can divert some juvenile offenders from prosecution, and can require community service and restitution in Lake and Sanders Counties.
Cascade County - Courts Self Help Resources
8th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Cascade County.
Great Falls Criminal Information
The Great Falls City Attorney's office offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, including traffic tickets, public defenders, dropping charges, orders of protection, subpoenas and omnibus hearings.
Dawson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dawson County Justice Court Small Claims Information
View instructions for filing a small claims case in Dawson County Justice Court.
Fergus County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fergus County Justice Court Civil Case Procedure
View information about civil case procedure in Fergus County Justice Court.
Fergus County Justice Court Criminal and Traffic Case Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal and traffic cases in Fergus County Justice Court, including appearance schedule, pleas, trials, representation by the Public Defender, ticket deferrals, insurance, and license suspensions.
Fergus County Justice Court Small Claims Case Procedure
View information about small claims case procedure in Fergus County Justice Court.
Fergus County Justice Court Small Claims, Civil, and Order of Protection Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about small claims cases, civil cases, and Orders of Protection in Fergus County Justice Court.
Flathead County - Courts Self Help Resources
11th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Flathead County.
Flathead County District Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about legal procedures in Flathead County District Court, including criminal fines and fees, name changes, liens, orders of protection, warrants, citation payments, public records, child support, emancipation, probate, and Public Defender representation.
Flathead County Mediator List
View a list of mediators for Flathead County.
Kalispell Municipal Court Criminal Information
The Kalispell City Attorney's Office offers information about criminal procedure including complaints, summons, subpoenas, continuances, and police reports.
Kalispell Municipal Court Domestic Violence Information
View information about applying for a domestic violence order of protection and request for hearing.
Gallatin County - Courts Self Help Resources
18th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Gallatin County.
Gallatin County Justice Court Civil and Small Claims Procedure
View information about procedure in civil and small claims cases in Gallatin County Justice Court.
Gallatin County Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Gallatin County Justice Court, including jurisdiction, terminology, procedure, a Self-Help Guide for presenting or defending an auto claim, and other related topics.
Gallatin County Justice Court Mediation
View information about mediation in Gallatin County Justice Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Gallatin County Justice Court Self-Representation
View a guide to representing yourself in Gallatin County Justice Court.
Gallatin County Order of Protection
View instructions for filing an Order of Protection in Gallatin County District Court.
Gallatin County Probate Information
View information about filing probate in Gallatin County District Court without an attorney.
Gallatin County Self Help Law Center
View information about the free services offered at the Gallatin County Self Help Center, including location, hours, and contacts.
Gallatin County Treatment Court
View information about Gallatin County Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment plan in lieu of jail for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Lewis and Clark County - Courts Self Help Resources
Helena Municipal Court Fine Payments
View instructions for paying your Helena Municipal Court traffic and criminal fines.
Helena Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Helena Municipal Court, including citations, fine payments, police reports, court appearances, Public Defenders, and continuances.
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court Citation Information
View information about citations for traffic and minor offense cases in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, including ticket points, license suspensions, and tobacco and alcohol offenses.
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, including court appearances, fines and collections, domestic violence, drug offenses, DUIs, felonies, and misdemeanors.
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, including court appearances, trials, hearings, Public Defenders, traffic tickets, and license suspensions.
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court Orders of Protection Information
View information about domestic violence orders of protection in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, with instructions for obtaining an order, a link to required forms, and contacts for local domestic violence resources.
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court Small Claims Information
View and download a guide to small claims cases in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, including terminology, monetary limit, fees, procedure, appeals, a how-to-file checklist, and a complaint form.
Lincoln County - Courts Self Help Resources
19th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Victim/Witness Information
View information for crime victims and witnesses in Lincoln County, including victim/witness advocates, aid agencies, orders of protection, court procedure, victims' rights, and contacts for crisis intervention services.
Madison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Madison County Justice Court Mediation
View information about mediation in Madison County Justice Court, which can help parties resolve disputes without a trial.
Madison County Justice Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Madison County Justice Court, including monetary limit, jurisdiction, filing fee, procedure, and appeals. A link to a complaint and summons form is included.
Missoula County - Courts Self Help Resources
Missoula County District Court Child Support Payments
View instructions for making child support payments to the Clerk of District Court.
Missoula County Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Missoula County Justice Court, including court appearances, trials, omnibus hearings, obtaining a Public Defender, traffic offenses, and deferred tickets.
Missoula County Legal Information
The Missoula County Attorney's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions including child and domestic abuse, filing of criminal charges, inmate and trial status, obtaining free legal services, bad checks, juvenile cases, Orders of Protection, and landlord-tenant issues.
Missoula County Self-Help
The Missoula Self Help Law Center provides legal information and forms to people representing themselves without attorneys in civil and family law cases in Missoula County District Court.
Missoula County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about Missoula County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with mental health or substance abuse problems.
Missoula County Youth Court
View information about Missoula County Youth Court, an alternative court for young offenders.
Missoula Municipal Court Information
View information about Missoula Municipal Court procedure including Skype hearings, and subpoenas requiring your appearance as a witness.
Pondera County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pondera County Youth Court
View information about Pondera County Youth Court, which combines court and probation services, can divert some juvenile offenders from prosecution, and can require drug testing and restitution.
Powder River County - Courts Self Help Resources
Powder River County Justice Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal actions in Powder River Justice Court, including arraignment, pretrial conferences, and trial.
Ravalli County - Courts Self Help Resources
21st Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Ravalli County.
Ravalli County Justice Court Civil and Small Claims Information
View information about civil lawsuits and small claims cases in Ravalli County Justice Court, including monetary limits, jurisdiction, types of actions, filing, use of attorneys, procedure, trials, and appeals.
Ravalli County Justice Court Landlord-Tenant Information
Find information about landlord-tenant issues in Ravalli County Justice Court, as well as links to landlord-tenant law resources.
Ravalli County Justice Court Temporary Protection Orders
View information on obtaining a Temporary Order of Protection order in Ravalli County Justice Court.
Ravalli County Youth Court
View information about Ravalli County Youth Court, which combines court and probation services, can divert some juvenile offenders from prosecution, and can require community service and restitution.
Richland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Richland County Justice Court Small Claims Information
View and download instructions for starting or defending a small claims case in Richland County Justice Court.
Richland County Justice and City Court Civil Case Information
View and download instructions for starting or defending a civil case in Richland County Justice Court or Sidney City Court.
Silver Bow County - Courts Self Help Resources
2nd Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Silver Bow County.
Teton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Teton County Youth Court
View information about Teton County Youth Court, which combines court and probation services, can divert some juvenile offenders from prosecution, and can require drug testing and restitution.
Yellowstone County - Courts Self Help Resources
13th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local court rules for District Court in Yellowstone County.
Billings Municipal Court Information
View and download a brochure about Billings Municipal Court, including traffic tickets, misdemeanor criminal charges, fine payments, and court procedure.
Billings Municipal Court Police Reports
The Billings City Attorney's Office provides instructions for obtaining your misdemeanor police report, or a DVD copy of your DUI arrest.
Billings Municipal Court Protection Order Information
View information temporary orders of protection in Billings Municipal Court, with links to requirements, an information sheet, and the petition form.
Billings Municipal Court Treatment Court
View information about Billings Adult Municipal Treatment Court, including Drug Court, DUI Court, and Co-Occurring Court, and which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with alcohol and substance abuse problems.
Yellowstone County Justice Court Rules
View the local rules of practice for Yellowstone County Justice Court.
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