The Commission on the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction approved the forms and information in this bench book. The forms, checklists, and scripts are designed to assist courts of limited jurisdiction in the administration of justice.

The contents are merely guidelines for an individual judge. The commission recommends their use for judicial economy and to improve the conformity of process across the State of Montana.


 

FORM NAME

Summons
Order to Show Cause
Order Canceling Warrant
Affidavit of Probable Cause
Affidavit of Probable Cause/Request for Warrant
Order for Appearance After Release
Script – Initial Appearance and Arraignment
Script – Initial Appearance and Arraignment for Felonies and Misdemeanors
Initial Appearance Checklist
Arraignment and Minutes
Defendant Confidential Information Sheet
Waiver of Preliminary Hearing
Bond Affidavit
Order Transferring Case and Transmitting Bond
Application for Court Appointed Counsel and Instructions
Appointment of State Public Defender
State Public Defender Administrative Policies
Lawyer Waiver
Speedy Trial Waiver
Arraignment/Checklist
Initial Appearance and Arraignment Script
Waiver of Rights Acknowledgement
Jury Trial Waiver
Omnibus Hearing Checklist
Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing
Omnibus Hearing Waiver
Rights Form – Initial Appearance
Omnibus Hearing Memorandum
Order for Bail Conditions and Continuance Order
Order for Bail Conditions – Alcohol Related
Order for Bail Conditions – Partner/Family Member Assault (PFMA)
Handout for Pro Se Defendant/Bench Trial
Subpoena To Appear and Testify At A Hearing Or Trial and/or Produce Documents/Items-
Order Setting Conditions of Release
Sentencing Script – Criminal Action
Sentencing Order – Final Judgment
Sentencing Order – Driving Under the Influence
Sentencing Order – Partner/Family Member Assault
Partner or Family Member Assault Audit
Petition to Revoke
Order for Initial Appearance on Petition to Revoke
Order to Show Cause
Commitment Order
Order for Book and Release
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Motion to Amend Bond Amount or Condition
Motion to Change Court Date or Schedule Change of Plea Hearing
Order Changing Court Date or Scheduling Change of Plea Hearing
Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Dismiss Charges and Seal Case
Order Withdrawing Guilty Plea, Dismissing Case and Sealing Record
Order Canceling Appointment of Public Defender
Motion Scheduling Hearing to Review Public Defender Denial
Order Scheduling Hearing to Review Public Defender Denial
Order Denying Motion
Order Denying Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea or Finding of Guilt
Dismissal After Deferred Imposition
Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Dismiss Case or Seal Record
Order of Recusal and for a Substitute Judge
Order Transferring Case to Substitute Judge (Justice Court)
Order Transferring Case to Substitute Judge (Justice Court of Record)
Order Transferring Case to Substitute Judge (City Court)
Order Transferring Case to Substitute Judge (Municipal Court)
Order Setting Trial Date
Order Resetting Trial Date
Subpoena for Personal Appearance at Trial or Hearing
Bench Trial Script
Notice to Jurors
Affidavit to be Excused from Jury Service
Jury Questionnaire
Jury Service Memo
Jury Trial Script
Jury List
Order of Jury Trial for Self-Represented Litigant
Minutes of Hearing/Trial
Verdict
Notice of Appeal and Bail Order
Order on Defendant’s Motion to Review Public Defender Denial
Notice to District Court on Motion To Disqualify Judge
Order Setting Aside Motion to Disqualify Judge As Void
Community Service Work Log
Court Referral for Court Approved Alcohol Testing Program
Court Referral for Alive at 25 Traffic School
Court Referral for 24/7 Program
Court Referral for Ignition Interlock