Toole County District Court

Toole County District Court cases in Toole County, Shelby, MT

Toole County Justice Court in Shelby, Montana is a county justice court (limited-jurisdiction trial court). It functions as the local forum for minor criminal and civil matters in Toole County, handling misdemeanor offenses (including DUI), traffic and parking violations, fish and game and county ordinance cases, and small claims and other civil disputes within the statutory monetary limit. The court conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary/probable-cause hearings in felony cases before they are transferred to District Court, and it issues warrants. Felony trials and major civil matters are handled by the Montana District Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Toole County District Court

Toole County Justice Court serves the public by providing accessible, first-instance court services. It:
- Accepts case filings and payments; maintains records; schedules court dates; provides forms and procedural information.
- Handles misdemeanor criminal matters (e.g., DUI, partner/family-member assault, disorderly conduct), traffic and fish/wildlife citations; conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Hears civil cases within Justice Court jurisdiction, including small claims and landlord-tenant/eviction actions.
- Processes petitions for orders of protection, issues temporary orders, and holds protection-order hearings.
- Manages jury services: juror summons, qualification, postponements, and support for jury trials.
- Conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench or jury trials, and sentencings; processes warrants and bail/bonds.
- Provides public access to case information, copies, and certified records consistent with law.