Richland County District Court cases in Richland County, Sidney, MT
Richland County Justice Court in Sidney, Montana is a limited-jurisdiction justice court serving the county. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases (including DUI and other state or county misdemeanors), traffic and highway patrol citations, and fish, game, and boating violations. On the civil side, it hears small claims (generally up to $7,000) and other civil actions up to $15,000. The court issues search and arrest warrants, sets bail, conducts initial appearances, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court. It can issue temporary orders of protection. It does not hear felony trials or most family law, probate, or major civil matters, which are reserved for the Seventh Judicial District Court.
Richland County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Richland |
| Street Address: | 300 12th Ave NW |
| City: | Sidney |
| Zip Code: | 59270 |
| Phone: | 406-433-1709 |
| Fax: | 406-433-6945 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.richland.org/567/Clerk-of-District-Court |
| Jury Service: | https://www.richland.org/816/Jury-Duty-Information |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Jodi Berry |
| ADA Phone: | 406-433-7433 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | jberry@richland.org |
Services and Case Types Handled in Richland County District Court
Richland County Justice Court serves the public by:
- Case types: misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, traffic, fish and game), civil claims, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, and orders of protection.
- Case filings and records: accept filings, provide standard forms, open case files, maintain dockets, and offer lawful public records access.
- Hearings and trials: conduct arraignments, initial appearances, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; remote appearances when authorized.
- Jury services: summon and qualify jurors, manage scheduling and orientation, and process juror compensation and excusal requests.
- Warrants and bonds: issue warrants, set bail, and process bonds and releases.
- Payments and compliance: collect fines and fees, set payment plans, monitor compliance, and process violations.
- Public assistance: counter and phone information, procedural guidance, and referrals to self-help resources (no legal advice).