Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Jennifer Lint

Judge • Ravalli County District Court, Montana

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Brief
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Jury Instructions

  • 2 copies

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Ravalli County District Court, Montana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 110 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Court approved omnibus memorandum

    Before the omnibus hearing, prosecution and defense counsel must make a reasonable effort to meet privately, stipulate to a Court-approved omnibus memorandum form, and submit it before the hearing day.

  • Applies to
    Real estate bail

    Real estate bail must be accompanied by the required sworn schedule, title report, appraisal, County Attorney approval, and proof of recording filed with the Clerk of Court.

  • Applies to
    Randomized jury database

    The Clerk must produce a randomized juror database and process certificate, present them to the Court for approval, and preserve them for public inspection.

Filing Timing

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  • A party should file a motion before calendar preparation day to ensure a hearing is set on the next law and motion calendar.

  • Either party may file a notice of issue after briefing is complete and any requested oral argument has been heard.

  • Either party may file a reminder notice of issue if more than 90 days have passed since the matter became ripe for ruling.

Formatting

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  • The Court may strike, on its own initiative and at any time, filings that do not conform to M.R.Civ.P. 10 and 11 and M.U.D.C.R. 1.

  • Citations to legal authorities should conform with ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, 5th ed., or with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th ed.

  • Attorneys’ copied or electronically generated signatures are treated as originals; self-represented litigants and others must file original documents with original signatures, and signatures must comply with current e-filing standards.

Service

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  • Minute entries of law and motion matters will be filed and served on all parties in a timely manner.

  • Service
    Email

    I. Consent to Service of Emailed Documents. Attorneys must file written consent with the Clerk of Court to receive emailed service of documents from the Clerk of Court and other parties.

  • Service
    Electronic service

    When electronic filing is adopted, attorneys must file written consent with the Clerk of Court to receive electronic service from the Clerk or other parties.

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