Court appearances: are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. SHARP. Check In starts at 8:30 AM. Appearances are for

misdemeanors: Sheriff Department citations, Highway Patrol citations, Fish, Wildlife & Parks citations, GVW citations, and Criminal Complaints 
Felonies: Initial appearances on all of the above. Appearances for defendants in the Detention Center may be held at times other than 9AM on days that are not regular appearance days. 
Civil Complaints UP TO $15,000 and Small Claims up to $7000 are filed in Justice Court. 

Law and Motion will start at 10:30 AM on certain Mondays. 

Zoom meetings are available for defendants who do not reside in Montana upon request and approval from Judge Cantin.  Written requests can be emailed to Contact

If you were in a crash and have received a citation, Judge Cantin requires a personal appearance in court.  If you have any questions, please call 406-222-4170.

Clay Herbst - Judge

Office Hours: 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Phone: 406-222-4170

Email:  Contact

Administrative Staff:  Valerie Utley, Maryann Eisenstein