Powell County District Court cases in Powell County, Deer Lodge, MT
Powell County Justice Court in Deer Lodge, Montana, is a county justice court (court of limited jurisdiction). It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI and partner/family-member assault misdemeanors), traffic and motor vehicle citations, fish and game and other ordinance violations; conducts initial appearances, bail, and preliminary hearings in felony cases; issues search and arrest warrants and orders of protection; and hears civil matters within statutory limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant disputes. It does not adjudicate divorces, child custody, probate, or major civil actions, which are handled by District Court.
Powell County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Powell |
| Street Address: | 409 Missouri Ave. |
| City: | Deer Lodge |
| Zip Code: | 59722 |
| Phone: | 406-859-3771 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.powellcountymt.gov/county-departments/district-court/ |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Coordinates resources, support, and services for people to have meaningful lives in their communities |
| ADA Phone: | 406-444-1714 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 406-444-0826 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Powell County District Court
Powell County Justice Court serves the public by handling entry-level criminal, traffic, and civil matters and providing access to court services.
- Case filings and processing: traffic citations; misdemeanor criminal cases (e.g., DUI, disorderly conduct, fish and game); civil and small claims within statutory limits; landlord‑tenant/evictions; bonds and warrants.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions and issues orders of protection for domestic violence, stalking, and harassment.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and preliminary proceedings in felony cases.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, check‑in, hardship requests, and juror compensation.
- Payments and records: accepts fines, fees, and restitution; provides calendars, case status information, and copies of public records.
Clerks supply forms and procedural guidance while remaining neutral and cannot give legal advice.