Glacier County District Court cases in Glacier County, Cutbank, MT
Glacier County Justice Court in Cut Bank, Montana, is a county Justice Court (limited-jurisdiction trial court). It serves as the local court for cases arising in Glacier County, adjudicating misdemeanors and specified civil matters and handling early stages of felony prosecutions. Typical caseload includes traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal offenses (such as DUI), fish and game violations, small claims, landlord-tenant/eviction actions, and other civil disputes within statutory monetary limits, as well as petitions for orders of protection. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, and holds preliminary hearings in felony matters; felony trials, family law, juvenile, and probate cases are heard in District Court.
Glacier County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Glacier |
| Street Address: | 512 East Main Street / 5th Avenue SE |
| City: | Cutbank |
| Zip Code: | 59427 |
| Phone: | 406-873-5063 |
| Fax: | 406-873-5627 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.montanalawhelp.org/resource/glacier-county-clerk-of-district-court |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Blind and Low Vision Services |
| ADA Phone: | 406-454-6060 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 406-454-6084 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Glacier County District Court
Glacier County Justice Court serves the public as a limited-jurisdiction court. It processes case filings for traffic and fish/wildlife citations, county ordinance violations, misdemeanor criminal charges, initial appearances on felonies, small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions), and other civil disputes within statutory limits. The court accepts petitions for orders of protection, may issue temporary orders, and conducts protective-order hearings.
Clerk services include filing and docketing, records access and copies, and processing fines, fees, bonds, and payment plans. The court schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, change-of-plea and sentencing hearings, civil motion hearings, and bench or jury trials.
Jury services include juror summons, responses to excuse/deferral requests, orientation, selection, and juror compensation. The court issues subpoenas and warrants as authorized and provides standardized forms and basic procedural guidance to self-represented litigants.