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The Billings Municipal Court seeks to ensure our staff’s safety and safety to the public. The Billings Municipal Court has taken proactive steps to reduce foot traffic in the courthouse. Due to the COVID-19 precautions now in place by the Yellowstone County Unified Health Command, the Billings Municipal Court has taken the following actions: |
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Courtrooms |
Social distancing is in effect in the courtrooms and a limited number of people are allowed in the courtrooms. Litigants are requested not to bring additional family members or friends, unless you are under the age of 18. Minors must be accompanies by a parent or legal guardian. All parties are required to sanitize their hands prior to entering the courtroom. |
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Face Coverings |
The court is enforcing face coverings. The court will provides these upon request. |
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Screenings |
Individuals appearing at court will be subjected to a temperature check. |
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Illness |
Please contact the court to reschedule your appearance if you are experiencing signs of illness. |
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Front Counter |
The front counter is available for in-person filings and payment of fines; however, social distancing mandates are in effect and limited amount of people are allowed at the front counter. |
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Payments |
Option 1. Pay through our online Cite-Pay system https://www.citepayusa.com/payments/welcome.do?state=MT Option 2. Submit payment through the drop box outside the court. Option 3. Make payment at counter. |
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Walk-in Arraignments |
The court will be allowing a limited number of walk-ins at this time. Monday and Friday at 9:00 am only. First come, first serve basis. |
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Video Arraignments
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The court is accepting video requests for initial appearances and scheduled appearances (Warrants, DUI’s, TRO’s, and PFMA are excluded from video arraignments) only. Please call (406) 657-8490 to request that your scheduled appearance be held via video. Video confirmation can be found on our website, under zoom confirmation. The court does not request phone arraignment requests. |
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New Traffic Citation |
You may be able to resolve your citation by going to our online Cite-Pay system and paying your fine in full. All citations handled via CITEPAY will receive a 6 month deferred imposition of sentence. A deferred imposition of sentence means that in 6 months, if you have not had any other tickets and fines/fees are paid in full, you will not receive any points on your driving record.. https://www.citepayusa.com/payments/welcome.do?state=MT |
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Court Hearings |
In Person: Please appear in person at your scheduled court time. Municipal Court will not be allowing individuals into the court who are not listed on the case. Via Video: Court hearing via video. Video confirmation |
Contact
Court Clerk
220 N. 27th St.
P.O. Box 1178
Billings, MT 59103
Ph: (406) 657-8490
Fx: (406) 657-3075
Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday