Judge Dan Wilson
Judge • Flathead County District Court, Montana
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideFlathead 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
All 6If 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
All 4- 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
All 4The 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
All 2Records 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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