Justice of the Peace

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

JUDGE: Candy L. Hoerning

CLERK: Cindy F. Decker
 

Contact Information

Location:
2 South Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725

Mailing Address:
2 South Pacific Street #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: (406) 683-3755
Fax: (406) 683-3736

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Beaverhead County Justice Court is here to administer and process to completion traffic, criminal, civil and small claims actions in a judicious and timely manner.

Citations issued by the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Motor Carrier Services of the Department of Transportation, and Montana Department of Livestock are handled in Justice Court. Misdemeanor criminal charges filed by the Beaverhead County Attorney’s office are also handled in the Justice Court. All felony cases that occur within Beaverhead County are initially filed through Justice Court.

Justice Court processes civil actions up to $10,000.00 as well as Small Claims actions up to $7,000.00. Justice Court also issues orders of protection and search warrants.

The Justice of the Peace is further authorized to perform wedding ceremonies and does so in her office and after hours upon request.

If you would like more information about the services offered by the Beaverhead County Justice Court, please feel free to contact us at (406) 683-3755.
 

What’s New:

 

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

 

Beaverhead County Justice Court accepts credit card payment by internet through CitePayUSA. Cards accepted are Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. CitePayUSA will assess the cardholder a convenience fee.

To use Internet Payment System: www.citepayusa.com

BOND: To post bond, you will need the citation number located on the upper right corner starting with the letter.

TIME-PAYMENT: To make a time-payment, you will need your Court assigned case number.