Missoula County, MT · Missoula County
Motion for a Hearing
Missoula County Justice Court parties use this form to request a hearing and explain the reason for the request and the action sought.
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 or defendant in a Missoula County Justice Court case ask the court to schedule a hearing. The filer provides case details, explains why a hearing is requested, and describes the action sought from the court. It also includes a certificate for documenting that a copy was served on the other party by mail.
Who needs it
A plaintiff or defendant in a Missoula County Justice Court case who wants to request a hearing can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer dates the motion and separately signs the certificate confirming service by mail.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Motion for a Hearing form.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Enter your contact information, identify whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, and provide the case information.
- 3
Explain Your Request
Describe why you are requesting a hearing and what action you are asking the court to take.
- 4
Sign and Date
Date and sign the motion, then complete and sign the certificate of service by mail.
- 5
Submit to the County
Submit the form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Motion for a Hearing form do?
- It lets a plaintiff or defendant in a Missoula County Justice Court case ask the court to schedule a hearing and explain the reason and requested action.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for party and case details, a reason for requesting a hearing, the action requested from the court, a date and signature, and information certifying service by mail.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion for a Hearing?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The signer dates the motion and separately signs the certificate confirming service by mail.
- How do I submit the Motion for a Hearing?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.