Judith Basin County District Court, Montana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

If the contacted party has not replied, the motion is deemed opposed and will not be ruled on until the response period expires or opposing counsel files a notice of no objection.

Statements that the other party has been contacted but have not yet replied will automatically be deemed as an opposed motion and will not be ruled on until the response time has expired, or opposing counsel has filed a notice of no objection.

Absent good cause to act ex parte, the adverse party must have an opportunity to respond or object before the Court rules, subject to the stated positions on opposition and a written objection.

Unless the Court has been informed that the adverse party does not oppose the motion, or the adverse party opposes the relief but does intend to file a written objection, then absent good cause to act ex parte, the adverse party is entitled to the opportunity to respond or object to the Motion before the Court makes a ruling.

The parties must hold an informal discovery conference before filing a motion to compel discovery.

the parties must hold an informal discovery conference prior to filing a motion to compel discovery.