The Commission on Courts of Limited Jurisdiction was created by order of the Montana Supreme Court. The Commission identifies, develops, and implements an educational training plan for the limited jurisdiction judges that ultimately results in a judge’s certification to remain in office.

Membership is comprised of one district court judge, one city representative, one county representative, one State Bar representative, one city judge representing a small community, one municipal court judge, one justice of the peace representing a small community, one justice of the peace representing a large community, one member at large, the president of Montana Magistrates Association, the Chief Public Defender or his/her designee, and the president of the limited court clerks’ association. Members are appointed by the Supreme Court and serve staggered four-year terms. Members may serve more than one term. The OCA provides staff support to the Commission.

The Commission provides two mandatory education conferences each year for the limited jurisdiction judges. It provides certification testing every four years to the judges who must pass to remain in office.

The Commission also helps plan and implement an annual training conference for the limited court clerks which is typically held in conjunction with the judges’ conference in the fall.

Chair: Vice-Chairman:
Hon. Kelly Mantooth
121 8th Ave S
Lewistown, MT 59457
Term Date - 2/28/2027
Representing: JP-Small
Hon. Steve Bolstad
PO Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403
Term Date - 6/30/2024
Representing: Municipal Court
Hon. Maureen O'Connor
P.O. Box 30
Stevensville, MT 59870
Term Date - 6/30/2028
Representing: City-Small
Hon. Jessie Connolly
P.O. Box 1432
Big Timber, MT 59011
Term Date - when presidency ends
Representing: Montana Magistrates Association (President)
Hon. Steven Fagenstrom
415 2nd Ave. N.
Great Falls, MT 59401
Term Date - 6/30/2024
Representing: JP - Large
Hon. Kerry Burman
312 S. Merrill Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
Term Date - 06/30/24
Representing: Member-at-Large
Greg Sullivan
P.O. 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
Term Date - 6/30/2026
Representing: City Attorney
Brian C. Smith
P.O. Box 8121
Missoula, MT 59807
Term Date - upon position ending
Representing: Office of the State Public Defender
Melissa Rosaaen
300 12th Ave NW, Ste 6
Sidney, MT  59270
Term Date - upon presidency ending
Representing: MJC & MCCA (President)
Margaret "Peggy" Tonon
915 S. 3rd St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
Term Date - 6/30/2024
Representing: State Bar Representative
Hon. David Grubich
415 2nd Ave N, Rm 307
Great Falls, MT 59401
Term Date - 12/31/2026
Representing: District Court Judge
Jeanne Torske
P.O. Box 908
Hardin, MT  59034
Term Date - 6/30/2026
Representing: County Attorney
Supreme Court Liaison: Staff:
Justice Jim Rice
P.O. Box 203001
Helena, MT 59620-3001
Term Date - None
Representing: Supreme Court Liaison
Shauna Ryan
301 S. Park Ave., Room 328
Helena, MT 59620
(406)841-2967
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