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Municipal Court

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1. What court do I go to?

If you received a ticket from a city police officer (blue uniform), you need to appear in Municipal Court located at 435 Ryman on the first floor of City Hall. If you received a ticket from a sheriff's deputy or highway patrol (brown uniform), you need to appear in Justice Court located at 200 W. Broadway on the 3rd Floor of the County Courthouse Annex, across the hallway from the Sheriff's Department.

2. How do I contact small claims court?

Missoula County Justice Court deals with small claims totaling less than $3,000. Their phone number is 406-258-3470. Visit their website...

3. Where do I get a copy of a birth/death certificate?

Contact the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder's office. Their phone number is 406-258-4752 Vist their website...

4. Who do I talk with about getting a divorce?

Contact the Missoula County Clerk of District Court. Their phone number is 406-258-4780. Visit their website...

5. Who do I talk with about child support?

Contact the Missoula County Clerk of District Court Their phone number is 406-258-4780. Visit their website...

6. I've been assigned to perform community service. What do I do?

Contact the community service program at 2350 Mullan Road. Phone 406-541-9200.

7. How do I contact probation?

Call Missoula Correctional Services at 406-541-9200.

8. What holidays does the court observe?

The court and the city observe the following holidays:

New Year's Day—January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—the third Monday in January
President's Day---the third Monday in February
Memorial Day—the last Monday in May
Independence Day—July 4th
Labor Day—the 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day—the 2nd Monday in October
Election Day—the 2nd Tuesday in November, even numbered years
Veteran's Day—November 11th
Thanksgiving Day—the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day—December 25th

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the court observes it on Friday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the court observes it on Monday. All city offices, with the exception of Police, Fire and Wastewater are closed on holidays.

9. I've been ordered to complete a treatment program as part of my sentence. Can I have an extension to get enrolled or complete my treatment program?

You must appear before the judge and request an extension.

10. I've been assigned to complete a treatment program. Can I complete my court ordered treatment in another state?

Contact the court to obtain approval before enrolling in a treatment program out of state. You'll need to provide the court with the following information: The name address and phone of the program. Municipal court staff will send a referral to the program. The treatment program must be approved by the State of Montana and Municipal Court or it will not count toward completing the requirements the judge has ordered.

11. I think there may be a warrant out for my arrest. How can I get a warrant to go away?

Come in to Municipal Court immediately to resolve this matter. If there is a warrant out for your arrest and you have contact with law enforcement, you may be arrested and taken to jail.

12. I'm supposed to appear in court today, but I can't make it. Do I have to appear?

Yes. You must appear when required. Failure to appear is considered contempt of court, and the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest if you do not appear.

13. The judge ordered restitution to me. When will I get that money?

The court mails payments as it collects the money from the person ordered to pay restitution. An order of restitution does not guarantee that the court will be able to collect on your behalf.

14. The officer gave me a yellow ticket and told me it was a warning. Do I have to do anything?

If the officer handed you a yellow ticket, it is a ticket, not a warning. More information...

15. My driver's license was taken away. How do I get it back?

If your driver’s license was taken for possible suspension, you will need to fill out a license reinstatement form along with a $200 reinstatement fee and submit it to the State of Montana. This form can be picked up at the Municipal Court Clerk’s office. The Court does not grant you a reinstatement, this must come from the State of Montana, submitting the form and fee does not guarantee a provisional license.

16. Do I have to accompany my child to court?

Yes. Parents or legal guardians must accompany minors (under the age of 18) for all criminal offenses including MIP (minor in possession of alcohol), theft, vandalism etc. Parents do not have to accompany their child on traffic violations.

17. How do I get copies of records from the court?

You must fill out a record search form. There is a $5 fee for a record search. The first two pages of copies are free, and $.25 is charged for each additional page.

18. What are the court's surcharges used for?

Surcharges are state mandated and are used to purchase court technology, police academy training, and the crime victim compensation fund.

19. What do I do if my ticket has been sent to collections?

Pay your ticket as instructed in the collection notice you received. Once a ticket has been sent to collections, the court no longer collects the payments. You must make arrangements with the collection agency for payment.