Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge John W. Larson

Judge • Mineral County District Court, Montana

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Brief
20 pgs
Motion for Permission
500 wds
Settlement Statement
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Proposed Findings Conclusions

  • 1 copy

Communication

Court-wide
Email

Clerk

clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us
Email
cormspcourt@mt.gov
Scheduling
Phone
406-377-1640
Scheduling
Phone
406-434-7405
Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Mineral County District Court, Montana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 218 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Document other than case initiating document

    Documents other than the case-initiating document must identify the department with jurisdiction, with the department number directly above the cause number.

  • Applies to
    Final decree or order

    Before a matter is set for hearing, prepare the final Decree or Order for the Judge’s signature and submit it to the Clerk of Court for lodging in the court file.

  • Applies to
    Copies

    A party requesting mailed copies or copies to be conformed must furnish those copies to the Clerk of Court.

Filing Timing

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  • An original of the pleading should be attached (to be removed and stamped for filing immediately upon granting of the motion).

  • The motion or other documentation and all relevant supporting documents must be filed with the clerk before a matter can be set on the law and motion calendar.

  • The pretrial order deadline is seven months after an appearance is filed, unless the judge extends it by motion and order.

Service

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  • Including an email address on a pleading does not constitute an attorney’s consent to receive service electronically.

  • Applies to
    Motion

    When Court leave is required before a pleading may be filed, a proper motion must first be filed and served.

  • The advisement reminder letter must be copied to all counsel.

Communication

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  • Check with the Mineral County Clerk of Court for Mineral County Law and Motion times and dates.

  • Contact
    Email

    The Mineral County Attorney’s office must email a copy of the Affidavit and Motion for Leave to File an Information to the Judge conducting the next Mineral County Law and Motion.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    The Clerk of Court may distribute Court Orders and Minute Entries by email instead of hard copy.

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