Wheatland County District Court, Montana Filing Rules

A request for a court order must be made by motion stating its grounds and requested relief with particularity.

A faxed or electronically transmitted document is filed on the date and time the Clerk of Court receives it.

Anyone seeking a conference with the judge must first check in with Court Administrator Derinda Hazelton to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Counsel should make a reasonable effort to pre-label trial exhibits.

If the original is not served on the day it is transmitted, service must comply with Rule 5, M.R.Civ.P.

An ex parte request to continue a matter set by court order for law and motion must comply with Rule 3 of the Uniform District Court Rules.

A document that may be filed by mail may instead be submitted by fax or electronic transmission under the stated procedure.

Filing by fax or electronic means does not change or delay payment of fees as required by the Clerk of Court.

Copies of all standard-size exhibits must be prepared in advance for the judge and opposing counsel.

Motions must be briefed and are deemed submitted under Rule 2 of the Uniform District Court Rules.

The Court may deny a request to seal sensitive settlement information when disclosure is in the public interest.