Judge Greg Bonilla

Applies to

Pleading or proposed order or other filed matter

When the clerk must provide copies, parties must supply all necessary copies and pre-addressed envelopes for every party of record.

Applies to

Motion for leave to file pleading

When leave of court is required before a pleading can be filed, a proper motion must be filed and served with this rule. See also Rule 4 of the Uniform District Court Rules. An original of the pleading should be attached (to be removed and stamped for filing immediately upon granting of the motion). This rule does not apply to filing an Information in a criminal case.

Applies to

Notice of issue

Must include

certificate of service

The Notice of Issue must state that the matter is ready for ruling and its certificate of service must certify supplemental service of a copy on the Court at chambers.

At least one party must file a Notice of Issue once all briefs have been filed or the briefing period has expired, stating that the matter is ready for ruling.

A defendant’s motion to dismiss without a timely supporting brief is deemed overruled, and the moving party has twenty days after clerk notice to further plead.

A written stipulation or appropriate pleading must be filed within two days after the contested matter is resolved.

Applies to

Motion for leave to file pleading

A motion for leave to file a pleading must be served, though the rule does not specify the service method.

Applies to

Notice of issue

The party filing a Notice of Issue must serve an additional copy on the Court at chambers.

If a judge has any matter under advisement before it for more than ninety days, any party affected thereby may send to the judge a letter, with copies to all counsel, describing the matter under advisement and stating the date it was taken under advisement.

Civil pleadings must conform to Rules 10 and 11 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and may be stricken on the court’s own initiative if they do not.

Documents presented for filing should be firmly bound and have holes punched at the top for placement in the court file.

All papers filed in an action must conform to Rule 1 of the Montana Uniform District Court Rules; nonconforming papers will be returned and, if filed, may be stricken.