Phillips County District Court

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Databases Updated on Oct 20, 2025

Phillips County District Court cases in Phillips County, Malta, MT

Phillips County Justice Court in Malta, Montana, is a court of limited jurisdiction (justice court). It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic and parking citations, fish and game violations, and county ordinance infractions arising in Phillips County. The court conducts initial appearances, arraignments, sets bail, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It hears limited civil matters within statutory monetary limits, including small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions), contract and property-damage disputes. The court also processes protection order petitions and enforces its misdemeanor sentences and compliance conditions. Matters beyond its authority-such as felony trials, divorce, child custody, probate, and major civil cases-are heard in the Montana District Court.

Phillips County District Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: District Court
County: Phillips
Street Address: 314 S. 2nd Ave W PO Box 530
City: Malta
Zip Code: 59538
Phone: 406-654-1023
Fax: 406-654-1023
Hours: Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Languages: English
Email: clerkcourt@co.phillips.mt.us
ADA: Blind and Low Vision Services (Regional Office)
ADA Phone: 406-454-6060
ADA Fax / Email: 406-454-6084

Services and Case Types Handled in Phillips County District Court

Phillips County Justice Court provides front-line access to the justice system. It accepts and processes filings for traffic and misdemeanor criminal matters; small claims and other limited civil disputes; landlord-tenant actions; and local ordinance, fish and game, and boating violations. The court issues and enforces protective and no-contact orders. It conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, change-of-plea hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and, when required by law, initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Jury services include summoning, qualifying, scheduling, assisting jurors, and issuing juror payments. The clerk's office manages calendars, provides forms, records and certified copies, and accepts payments for fines, fees, and restitution. The court also handles warrants, bonds, and compliance reviews.

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