Bozeman Municipal Court cases in Gallatin County, Bozeman, MT
Bozeman Municipal Court is a municipal court (a court of limited jurisdiction) serving the City of Bozeman, Montana. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and parking offenses, and violations of city ordinances occurring within city limits. The court issues search and arrest warrants, sets bail, conducts arraignments and other pretrial proceedings, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It also processes petitions for orders of protection as authorized by Montana law. The court does not try felony cases or most family-law matters; civil claims outside ordinance enforcement or beyond its statutory limits are heard in Gallatin County Justice Court or the District Court.
Bozeman Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Gallatin |
| Street Address: | 121 N Rouse Ave |
| City: | Bozeman |
| Zip Code: | 59715 |
| Phone: | 406-582-2300 |
| Fax: | 406-582-2344 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.bozeman.net/government/municipal-court |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/bozemangov |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/cityofbozeman |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bozeman Municipal Court
Bozeman Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating:
- Misdemeanor criminal offenses within city limits (e.g., DUI, theft, assault, disorderly conduct)
- City ordinance violations
- Traffic and parking citations
- Fish and wildlife or code-enforcement citations issued in the city
Core services:
- Case filings and processing of citations, criminal complaints, motions, and payment plans
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials (judge or jury), sentencings, and compliance reviews
- Warrant, bond, and release-condition management, including no-contact orders in criminal cases
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, selection, excuses/deferrals, and juror support
- Records: public access to court records, copies, and certifications
- Fines/fees collection and restitution administration
Protective orders: Petitions for Orders of Protection are typically filed in Justice or District Court; Municipal Court enforces no-contact conditions in its criminal cases and provides information/referrals.