Jefferson County District Court, Montana Electronic Filing Rules
3 rules from official source documents
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
CRITICAL
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.
CRITICAL
Cases must be e-filed unless specifically exempted; pro se litigants and the listed case types currently file under Rule 3.5, 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.
WARNING
Documents not currently accepted by e-filing may be filed in person, by email, or by fax, 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.
Is electronic filing required in Jefferson County District Court, Montana?
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Exhibits that cannot be e-filed must be delivered to the Clerk’s office with a Notice describing them.
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