Rosebud County District Court

Rosebud County District Court cases in Rosebud County, Forsyth, MT

Rosebud County Justice Court in Forsyth, Montana, is a county-level limited jurisdiction (justice) court. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases (including DUI, traffic, fish and game, and local ordinance violations); traffic citations; civil disputes within statutory limits (general civil claims up to $12,000, small claims up to $7,000, and landlord-tenant/eviction matters within those limits); and petitions for orders of protection. The court conducts initial proceedings in felony cases-such as arrests, bail, initial appearances, and preliminary hearings-before transfer to District Court for further prosecution. It also issues search and arrest warrants. The court does not handle divorces, child custody, probate, or felony trials, which are within the jurisdiction of the District Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Rosebud County District Court

Rosebud County Justice Court serves the public as a court of limited jurisdiction by:
- Receiving case filings and holding hearings for misdemeanors (DUI, traffic, fish and game, disorderly conduct), initial appearances on felonies, warrants, and bail.
- Adjudicating civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $7,000, landlord-tenant actions (including evictions), and collection matters.
- Issuing temporary orders of protection (including intimate partner and stalking), setting related hearings, and coordinating service.
- Providing jury services: summons, qualification, scheduling, voir dire, and juror support for misdemeanor and civil jury trials.
- Processing citations; managing fines, fees, restitution, and time-payment plans; monitoring compliance.
- Maintaining court records and calendars; offering copies and public access consistent with law.
- Supplying procedural information and standard forms (no legal advice); arranging appearances for arraignments, pretrials, and trials.