Missoula County, MT · Missoula County
Civil Complaint
Missoula County residents filing a civil case in Justice Court use this complaint form to describe their claim, damages, and requested relief.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Missoula County · Missoula County, Missoula County, Montana
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- missoulacounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form lets a plaintiff explain a civil claim in Missoula County Justice Court, including whether the claim involves a contract, what the defendant allegedly did, and the damages sought. The accompanying instructions say to file the completed complaint and summons with the Justice Court Civil Clerk, along with the required copies and filing fee. The form also explains preparing documents for service on the defendant.
Who needs it
A person bringing a civil claim in Missoula County Justice Court needs this form to describe the claim and request relief.
How to submit it
Take the original complaint, at least two additional complaint copies, the summons and its required copies, and the $50 filing fee to the Justice Court Civil Clerk.
About notarization
This complaint is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions mention contracts or photos as attachments, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Complaint
Download the Civil Complaint and review its filing and service instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter plaintiff and defendant information, describe the claim, specify damages and requested relief, then date and sign the complaint.
- 3
Gather Attachments and Copies
Attach copies of referenced contracts or photos. Prepare the complaint copies and the original summons with at least three copies.
- 4
Submit to the Court
Take the complaint, summons, required copies, and $50 filing fee to the Justice Court Civil Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Civil Complaint?
- No. The complaint asks the plaintiff to sign and date it, but it has no notary block. The instructions mention attaching copies of contracts or photos, not notarized or sworn attachments.
- How do I submit the Civil Complaint?
- Take the original and at least two additional copies of the complaint, along with the summons and its required copies, to the Justice Court Civil Clerk with the $50 filing fee.
- What information does the complaint ask for?
- It asks for plaintiff and defendant information, details about the claim and any contract, damages, and the relief requested. Leave the case number and judge lines blank for the clerk.
- What should I attach to the complaint?
- The instructions say to attach copies of any contracts or photos referenced in the complaint. They also ask you to bring the original and at least two additional complaint copies.