Fergus County District Court

Fergus County District Court cases in Fergus County, Lewistown, MT

Fergus County Justice Court in Lewistown, Montana, is a county Justice Court (limited jurisdiction). It serves as the primary local court for Fergus County, handling misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and fish-and-game violations, small claims, and other civil actions within statutory monetary limits. The court conducts initial appearances, arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary examinations in felony matters before transfer to District Court, and it issues search and arrest warrants and orders of protection. It does not hear felony trials, divorces, child custody, probate, or other matters assigned to the Montana District Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Fergus County District Court

Fergus County Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction court providing public access to justice services.
- Processes case filings for traffic violations, misdemeanors, fish/wildlife and boating offenses, county ordinance violations, small claims, landlord-tenant, and other limited civil matters.
- Issues and hears temporary orders of protection and related protective orders; accepts petitions, schedules hearings, and coordinates service.
- Conducts court hearings, including initial appearances/arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and civil hearings; handles first appearances on felony charges before transfer.
- Manages jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, hardship requests, and attendance/pay.
- Handles warrants, bail/bond, fine/fee payments, payment plans, continuances, and records requests; posts calendars and provides forms and procedural guidance.
Its role is to resolve limited criminal and civil matters and support public access to the courts.