Liberty County District Court, Montana Filing Rules

If counsel files a scheduling-conference request, it must set forth the case title and number.

Parties must follow the Montana Supreme Court’s e-filing parameters, and attorneys must use the State of Montana e-filing system for all documents when it is available.

A fax is filed on the date and at the time the Clerk of Court receives it.

Proposed orders submitted through the e-filing system must be in Word .doc format.

A copy of a scheduling-conference request must be served on opposing counsel of record.

Counsel are encouraged to remind the Court by letter about any matter taken under advisement.

An opposing party may admit that the absent witness would give the expected testimony without admitting its truth; if so, the continuance must be denied unless the Court believes manifest injustice may result.

An individual brief may not exceed 20 pages, excluding indexes and appendices, unless the Court grants prior leave.

When a non-resident judge accepts jurisdiction, parties must file all action documents with the appropriate county Clerk of District Court and provide a courtesy copy to the judge in chambers.

Using e-filing, email, or fax does not alter or delay required fee payments; the filer must pay required fees as directed by the Clerk, and the person faxing must pay related equipment or telephone costs.