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Clerk of District Court

Welcome to the Clerk of District Court’s office!

This office is responsible for a wide variety of duties and record-keeping for Roosevelt County.

It is the responsibility of the Clerk of District Court to both protect and provide open access to the records in our possession. Some documents and records are sealed and confidential by law, but most are open for public review. You
may find yourself in need of our assistance if you need to obtain a marriage license, review documents regarding a probate filing, obtain a copy of your dissolution decree, or if you find yourself selected for a district court jury
panel. These are just a few of the many types of matters handled within our office. Hopefully, this web site will help you on your way to finding the information you need. If you are unable to locate your information, or you
need any help at all, please give us a call. We are more than happy to assist you in any way possible. If you have any questions regarding any of the statutes mentioned in this web site, please go to the Links page and click
on Montana Law Library for more information. 

The Clerk of District Court is a sworn public servant who, by constitutional and statutory authority, provides the primary administrative function for the District Court of the 15th
Judicial District Court. Since 1919.

The following has been taken from the Clerk Handbook:

Court Clerks are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to court users. The following are some examples of what a Clerk can and cannot do in their capacity.

They
CAN give information, but they
CANNOT give legal advice.

They
CAN answer general questions about how the court works, but they
CANNOT explain judicial decisions, let you speak to the judge outside of the courtroom, or talk with the judge on what will happen on your case.

They
CAN give you general information about court rules, terminology, procedures, and practices. They
CANNOT advise you as to how the court rules and procedures will be applied to your case.

They
CAN provide you with contact information for legal service programs, but they
CANNOT refer you to specific lawyers, contact programs, or lawyers for you, or give answers that involve legal advice.

They
CAN give you legal definitions, but they
CANNOT give you legal interpretations.

They
CAN give procedural definitions but
CANNOT give procedural advice.

They
CAN give you cites of statutes, court rules, and ordinances but they
CANNOT complete research of statutes, court rules and ordinances.

They
CAN give you public case information, but they
CANNOT give you confidential case information.

They
CAN give you forms and instructions on how to complete them, but they
CANNOT fill out forms for a party, except for persons with disabilities.

They
CAN review your form by checking for signatures, notarization, correct county name, and case number but they
CANNOT correct forms for you or tell you what corrections should be made.

They
CAN usually answer general questions about court deadlines but
CANNOT change an order issued by a judge.

Court Clerks do not know all the answers to all questions about court rules, procedures, and practices. If the Clerk does not know the answer to a particular question, or is unable to provide an answer, you will be directed to talk with an attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our office does not handle any traffic citations. Please check the ticket you were issued to determine if you need to contact Roosevelt County Justice Court (Wolf Point) at (406) 653-6258 or Roosevelt County Justice Court Post #2 (Culbertson) (406)787-6607 or Municipal Court at (406) 653-6261. 

Small Claims Court is located within the Roosevelt County Justice Court. If you have questions regarding a Small Claims Court action, you will need to contact Roosevelt County Justice Court (Wolf Point) at (406) 653-6258 or Roosevelt County Justice Court Post #2 (Culbertson) (406)787-6607 or Municipal Court at (406) 653-6261.  

Birth and death certificates can be obtained in the Roosevelt County
Clerk & Recorder’s office. Please check with the Clerk & Recorder regarding fees and requirements to obtain these documents. The Clerk & Recorder’s office can be reached at (406) 653-6250.

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