Ravalli County District Court cases in Ravalli County, Hamilton, MT
Ravalli County Justice Court, Department 1, in Hamilton, Montana, is a limited-jurisdiction justice court serving Ravalli County. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI and disorderly conduct), traffic violations, fish and game and other citation-based matters, small claims and other civil cases within statutory monetary limits, landlord-tenant disputes, and issues temporary orders of protection. The court also conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It does not adjudicate divorces, custody, or probate, which are heard in District Court. As part of Montana's lower court system, Justice Court 1 provides first-instance adjudication for high-volume, lower-level cases and facilitates early-stage processing of more serious matters arising in Ravalli County.
Ravalli County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Ravalli |
| Street Address: | 205 Bedford St |
| City: | Hamilton |
| Zip Code: | 59840 |
| Phone: | 406-375-6710 |
| Fax: | 406-375-6721 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ravalli.us/260/Clerk-of-District-Court |
| Jury Service: | https://ravalli.us/264/Jury-Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | courtfilings@rc.mt.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravalli-County-MT/711477635583906 |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/RavalliCountyMT |
| ADA: | Developmental Disabilities Program |
| ADA Phone: | 406-329-5415 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 406-329-5490 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ravalli County District Court
Ravalli County Justice Court 1 serves the public by handling:
- Case types: misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI), traffic and parking citations, fish and game/boating violations, landlord-tenant matters (including evictions), civil claims, and small claims.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions for temporary orders of protection (including partner/family member and stalking), issues temporary orders, and sets hearings for continued protection.
- Case filings: processes citations, criminal complaints, civil complaints, small claims, landlord-tenant filings, and related motions/forms.
- Court hearings: conducts initial appearances/arraignments, pretrial proceedings, change-of-plea, evidentiary hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencing; issues warrants and sets bail.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and voir dire for jury trials.
- Payments and compliance: collects fines/fees/restitution, sets payment plans, tracks compliance.
- Records and assistance: provides public records, certified copies, and self-help forms/information.