Beaverhead County District Court, Montana Electronic Filing Rules

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Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.

CRITICAL

Cases must be filed electronically unless exempted; pro se litigants and the specified probate, guardianship, paternity, and adoption cases must currently use Rule 3.5 filing procedures, but must e-file when that option becomes available.

All cases shall be filed using e-filing unless specifically exempted. (1) All pro se litigants and DP (probate), DG (guardianship), DF (paternity), and DA (adoption) cases cannot be e-filed at this time. Filings in these matters shall be filed in accordance with rule 3.5. When efile becomes available for these filings, efile will be required.

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CRITICAL

Applies to: Exhibits

Exhibits that cannot be e-filed must be delivered to the Clerk’s office with a Notice describing them.

All exhibits unable to be e-filed shall be delivered to the Clerk's office and shall be accompanied by a Notice describing the exhibits.

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WARNING

Applies to: Documents not currently accepted by e filing

Documents not currently accepted by e-filing may be submitted in person, by email, or by facsimile, with a fee of $0.50 per page.

All documents not currently accepted by e-filing may be submitted for filing in person, by email, or facsimile and must be accompanied by the fee of $.50/page as required by §25-1-201(1)(r), MCA.

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Common questions about Beaverhead County District Court, Montana electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Beaverhead County District Court, Montana?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Cases must be filed electronically unless exempted; pro se litigants and the specified probate, guardianship, paternity, and adoption cases must currently use Rule 3.5 filing procedures, but must e-file when that option becomes available.

View rule Official source Source: page 2, section Rule 3 -- Filings

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