Musselshell County District Court cases in Musselshell County, Roundup, MT
Musselshell County Justice Court is Montana's limited-jurisdiction county Justice Court located in Roundup. It adjudicates misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and DUI citations; fish, wildlife, and parks violations; and county ordinance offenses. On the civil side, it hears small claims and other limited civil disputes, including landlord-tenant matters, and processes petitions for orders of protection. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, issues warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. Its jurisdiction is countywide for state and county matters and, under Montana law, is concurrent with city courts for misdemeanors committed within municipal limits. Family law, probate, and felony trials are handled by District Court.
Musselshell County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Musselshell |
| Street Address: | 506 Main Street |
| City: | Roundup |
| Zip Code: | 59072 |
| Phone: | 406-323-1413 |
| Fax: | 406-323-1710 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://musselshellcounty.org/public-office/clerk-district-court/ |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Development Disability Program Region III |
| ADA Phone: | 406-259-8122 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Musselshell County District Court
Musselshell County Justice Court serves the public as a first-stop trial court for local matters. Its work includes:
- Criminal and traffic: processes citations and misdemeanor cases; conducts felony initial appearances and preliminary hearings.
- Civil: handles general civil claims within the statutory limit, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases including evictions.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions and issues temporary and final orders of protection where authorized.
- Case filings and records: accepts criminal complaints, civil/small-claims/eviction filings; provides copies and public records.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials; manages warrants, bonds, fines, and payment plans.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, and juror support during trials.
The court provides forms, filing assistance, calendars, and payment options to facilitate access to justice.