Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Dan Wilson

Judge • Flathead County District Court, Montana

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Supporting Brief
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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Flathead County District Court, Montana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 18 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Timing

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  • If a matter has been under advisement for more than 60 days, an affected party may file a Notice of Issue with the Clerk describing the matter and stating when it was taken under advisement.

  • The Justice Court must forward the certified record to the District Court Clerk within 30 days after the notice of appeal is filed.

  • Applies to
    Written brief

    The appealing party must file a written brief within 15 days after the record is filed.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion

    Each motion must state whether opposing counsel or the opposing party objects.

  • Applies to
    Routine or unopposed motion
    Must include
    proposed order

    Routine or unopposed motions must include a proposed order, sufficient copies, and addressed, stamped envelopes for service.

  • Applies to
    Notice of issue

    A Notice of Issue must describe the matter under advisement and state the date it was taken under advisement.

Communication

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  • The Court may refuse communications from counsel or parties that do not indicate copies were sent to opposing counsel or parties.

  • After filing, the Notice of Issue must be brought to the presiding Judge’s attention.

  • A party must inform the District Court Clerk of their mailing address if it was not provided to the Justice Court.

Sealing

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  • Records and files in dependent/neglect and adoption actions may not be accessed or removed without a court order.

  • Specified documents in domestic relations cases must be filed under seal and remain restricted to the parties and authorized court personnel, unless the court orders them unsealed after a proper motion.

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