Rule 1 – Scope of Rules

These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the district courts of the state of Montana, including probate proceedings, unless specifically provided to the contrary in the Uniform Probate Code; and except as stated in Rule 81. They should...

Rule 15 – Local Rules Allowed

Nothing in these Rules shall be construed as limiting the power of the district courts from promulgating rules that do not conflict with these Rules.Unif. Dist. Ct. R. 15En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; redes. Sup. Ct. Ord. Jan. 30, 1996, eff. Jan....

Rule 14 – Chief District Judge

(a) In a multijudge district court of Montana, a chief district judge shall be selected at the beginning of each calendar year, and the position shall rotate among the judges of the district annually, unless the judges of the district agree otherwise. The rotation...