Mccone County District Court cases in Mccone County, Circle, MT
McCone County Justice Court in Circle, Montana is a county Justice Court (limited jurisdiction). It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and fish-and-game citations, county ordinance violations, and civil disputes within the court's monetary limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant matters. It issues warrants, sets bail, conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court, and accepts guilty pleas in qualifying offenses. Protection order petitions may be filed here as permitted by Montana law. The court does not hear felony trials, probate, major civil actions, or most juvenile matters, which are handled by District Court.
Mccone County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Mccone |
| Street Address: | Po Box 199 |
| City: | Circle |
| Zip Code: | 59215 |
| Phone: | 406-485-3410 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://mcconecountymt.com/clerk-of-district-court |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) – Region I |
| ADA Phone: | 406-228-8264 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 406-228-8263 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mccone County District Court
McCone County Justice Court provides limited-jurisdiction court services to the public. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings: traffic and fish-and-game citations, misdemeanor criminal complaints (e.g., DUI), civil and small-claims matters, and landlord-tenant disputes; maintains case records.
- Handles protective orders: files, issues, and hears temporary and final orders of protection and related enforcement.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials in covered cases; sets bail; conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters.
- Manages jury services: juror summons, qualification, scheduling, and attendance.
- Oversees compliance: payments of fines, fees, and restitution; warrant issuance/recall; and monitoring of sentence conditions as ordered.