Sheridan County District Court cases in Sheridan County, Plentywood, MT
Sheridan County Justice Court in Plentywood is a county-level Justice Court (limited-jurisdiction) within Montana's lower court system. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses; traffic, DUI, and fish-and-game citations; county ordinance violations; and civil matters within statutory monetary limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant disputes. The court issues search and arrest warrants, sets bail, and hears petitions for orders of protection. It also conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before they proceed to District Court. Divorce, child custody, probate, and felony trials are outside its jurisdiction.
Sheridan County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Sheridan |
| Street Address: | 100 W Laurel Ave |
| City: | Plentywood |
| Zip Code: | 59254 |
| Phone: | 406-765-3404 |
| Fax: | 406-765-2602 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://courts.mt.gov/External/selfhelp/resources/sheridan.pdf |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Molly C. Ward |
| ADA Phone: | 406-294-7694 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Sheridan County District Court
Sheridan County Justice Court provides limited-jurisdiction services to the public, including:
- Case filings: traffic citations; misdemeanor criminal (e.g., DUI, fish & game, ordinance violations); civil claims/collections; landlord‑tenant (including evictions); small claims; related warrants and bond matters.
- Protective orders: filing and issuance of temporary orders of protection; scheduling and conducting hearings on continued orders; coordination for service and enforcement.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, plea/sentencing, bench and jury trials, civil and small‑claims hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, excusals or deferrals, check‑in and orientation, voir dire, and juror support during trials.
- Public assistance: citation/fine payments and payment plans; calendars and continuances; standardized forms and filing guidance; records searches and certified copies; referrals to legal self‑help; interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination.