Lewis & Clark County District Court cases in Lewis And Clark County, Helena, MT
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court in Helena, Montana, is a county justice court (a court of limited jurisdiction). It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI and fish-and-game violations), traffic citations, state law and county ordinance violations, civil lawsuits within the court's monetary limits, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters. The court issues search and arrest warrants and orders of protection, and conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It does not adjudicate divorces, adoptions, or other District Court family law matters.
Lewis & Clark County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Lewis And Clark |
| Street Address: | 228 E Broadway St # 104 |
| City: | Helena |
| Zip Code: | 59601 |
| Phone: | 406-447-8216 |
| Fax: | 406-447-8275 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.lccountymt.gov/cdc.html |
| Jury Service: | https://www.lccountymt.gov/cdc/jurypool.html |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | cdcjury@lccountymt.gov |
| ADA: | Novelin Martin, Montana Developmental Disabilities Program |
| ADA Phone: | 406-444-2995 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | nomartin@mt.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lewis & Clark County District Court
Lewis and Clark County Justice Court serves the public by:
- Processing case filings: misdemeanor criminal and DUI/traffic citations; civil and small claims within state limits; landlord-tenant/eviction actions; petitions for orders of protection.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: initial appearances, arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials; preliminary proceedings in felony cases; compliance reviews.
- Handling protective orders: accepting petitions, issuing temporary orders when warranted, and setting hearings on continued protection.
- Managing jury services: juror summons, qualification, scheduling, excusals, and compensation.
- Administering payments and records: collecting fines/fees and restitution; offering payment plans; maintaining dockets and providing copies per public-access rules.
- Overseeing warrants and bonds, as authorized.
Clerks provide forms and procedural assistance but cannot give legal advice.