Chouteau County District Court, Montana Filing Rules

When requesting a scheduling conference after a case is at issue, counsel may file a request that states the case title and number.

Proposed orders submitted through the e-filing system must be in word.doc format.

Parties must follow the Montana Supreme Court’s e-filing parameters, and attorneys must use the State of Montana e-filing system for all documents, including proposed orders, when it is available.

A fax is filed on the date and time the Clerk of Court receives it.

A copy of a scheduling-conference request must be served on opposing counsel of record.

Counsel are encouraged, but not required, to remind the Court by letter about matters taken under advisement.

A party seeking a continuance after the trial date is fixed must give the adversary five days’ notice and state the grounds, although the notice period may be shortened for good cause.

An individual brief is limited to 20 pages, excluding indexes and appendices, unless the Court grants prior leave.

When a non-resident judge accepts jurisdiction, parties must file all action documents with the appropriate county Clerk of District Court and provide a courtesy copy to the judge in chambers.

Using e-filing, email, or fax does not change or delay required fees; the filer must pay them as the Clerk directs and must pay costs associated with fax equipment or telephone service.