Petroleum County District Court cases in Petroleum County, Winnett, MT
Petroleum County Justice Court in Winnett is a county-level Justice Court (court of limited jurisdiction) in Montana. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses; traffic violations; fish, wildlife, and other state or county ordinance cases; and civil matters within statutory limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant disputes. The court also hears petitions for orders of protection, issues warrants, sets bail, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It serves as the first point of contact for most non-felony cases arising in Petroleum County and processes citations from local and state law enforcement, including the Montana Highway Patrol.
Petroleum County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Petroleum |
| Street Address: | 302 East Main PO Box 226 |
| City: | Winnett |
| Zip Code: | 59087 |
| Phone: | 406-429-5105 |
| Fax: | 406-429-6328 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://petroleumcountymt.org/departments/clerk-of-district-court/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064717596998 |
| ADA: | CMMC/Social Services |
| ADA Phone: | 406-535-7711 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Petroleum County District Court
Petroleum County Justice Court (Montana) serves the public by handling limited-jurisdiction cases and core court services:
- Case filings: traffic, fish and game, and other citation matters; misdemeanor criminal complaints (e.g., DUI, disorderly conduct); civil actions within statutory limits; small claims; landlord-tenant/eviction proceedings; forfeitures.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions and issues temporary and final orders of protection in qualifying domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases.
- Court hearings: arraignments, initial appearances, bail setting, preliminary hearings in felony matters, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials in misdemeanors and civil cases, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, scheduling, voir dire, trial support, and juror compensation/deferrals.
- Public services: case information and records access, forms and self-help resources, fine/fee payment processing (including payment plans), warrant/bond information, and referrals to partner agencies as needed.