Justice of the Peace – Justice Court
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee A. Busch | Justice of the Peace | lbusch@mt.gov |
| Paula Hegel | Clerk of Justice Court | phegel@mt.gov |
| Kara Borcher | Clerk of Justice Court | kara.borcher@mt.gov |
Functions
- Small Claims Court actions under $7,000
- Civil actions under $12,000
- Landlord/Tenant Actions
- Domestic Protective Orders
- Highway Patrol Citations
- Sheriff’s Department Citations
- County Attorney Complaints
- Misdemeanors
- Felony – Initial Appearances
- Fish and Game Citations
- MCS Department of Transportation Citations
- Montana Department of Livestock Citations
- Montana Public Service Citations
Does Not Handle
- Municipal Court Actions
- Colstrip Police Department Citations
- City Code Violations
While the staff of the Justice Court will attempt to assist you in any way possible, please understand that we are unable to provide legal advice and the Judge cannot discuss your case with you. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.
Forms and Documents
- Small Claims Instructions
- Small Claims Check List
- Small Claims Complaint form
- Small Claims Court Brochure
- Order of Court & Notice to Defendant Form
- Prayer Wedding Vows
- Short Wedding Vows
- Ordinance - County Liter Control
- Ordinance - Maintaining Nuisance Animal
- Ordinance - Dogs running at large Ashland
- Ordinance - Dogs running at large Rosebud
- Ordinance - Visious Dog
- Ordinance - Regulation of Pawnbrokers
- MMRTA SC Order
- MMRTA Instructions for Expungement Petition Forms
- MMRTA Form B Petition for Expungement or Redesignation
- MMRTA Form A Petition for Expungement or Redesignation
- MMRTA Certificate of Service - blank form