Judge Shane A. Vannatta
Judge • Mineral County District Court, Montana
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideMineral 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Copies
A party requesting mailed copies or copies to be conformed must furnish those copies to the Clerk of Court.
Filing Timing
All 39An 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
All 27Including an email address on a pleading does not constitute an attorney’s consent to receive service electronically.
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- 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
All 21Check with the Mineral County Clerk of Court for Mineral County Law and Motion times and dates.
- Contact
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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