Montana's Judicial Branch seeks to provide equal access to justice while building the public's trust and confidence in Montana courts.
Montana's 56 District Courts maintain general jurisdiction for both civil and criminal cases, and also appeals from decisions of select lower courts.
The Montana Water Court facilitates statewide adjudication of water rights claims based on state, Indian and Federal laws.
Montana's Courts of Limited Jurisdiction include Justice Courts, City Courts and Municipal Courts.
The Workers' Compensation Court (WCC) resolves disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Disease Act.
Link to information on Youth Court, Treatment Court and other specialty courts of the Montana Judicial Branch.
Montana Judicial Branch Performance Measures, Statistics, Surveys and Workload Studys.
Instructions, rules and policies for E-Filing in Montana. Access E-Filing registration and instructions.
Link to information on Supreme Court, District Court, Limited Court and Specialty Court Rules.