Legal
Courts (Clerk of District Courts- Lynn Fricker)
Address
106 4th Ave E,
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
406.883.7254
Fax: 406.883.7343
Website
https://courts.mt.gov/
Hours
Required:
Services
Court cases, scheduling, & filings
Representing Yourself
Court Locator
Public Access Portal(S)
E-Filing
Pay Online
Boards & Commissions
Legal Community
For the Public
Courts (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Court)
Address
P.O Box 278,
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone
Main Line: (406) 675-2700 ext.1110
406.275.2740
Fax: 406.675.4704
Website
https://csktcourt.org/
Hours
Monday: 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Required:
Confederate Salish & Kootenai Tribal Member
Services
The Tribal Council, in its role as primary governing body of the Flathead Nation, is empowered under the Tribal Constitution to promulgate and enforce ordinances governing the conduct of Tribal members and providing for the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice. Implementing that authority, the Tribal Council has vested the judicial power of the Tribes in the Tribal Court and the Tribal Court of Appeals.
Courts (Polson City Court)
Address
106 1st Ave,
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
406.883.8219
Fax: 406.883.8233
Website
https://www.cityofpolson.com/citycourt
Hours
Appearance Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
All other business:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
After-hours:
Payment drop box is located to the right of the entrance to City Hall.
Required:
Courts (Polson Jutice Court)
Address
106 1st Ave,
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
406.883.7260
Fax: 406.883.7343
Website
https://www.countyoffice.org/polson-justice-court-polson-mt-54b/
Hours
Required:
Services
Polson court records
Case searches and legal documents
Appeals and appellate process
Polson court dockets and calendars
Background checks
Courts (St. Ignatius City Court)
Address
12 1st Ave,
P.O. Box 103,
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
Phone
406.745.3791
Fax: 406.745.2800
Website
https://www.countyoffice.org/st-ignatius-city-court-st-ignatius-mt-54e/
Hours
Court is held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall
Required:
Services
St. Ignatius court records
Case searches and legal documents
Appeals and appellate process
St. Ignatius court dockets and calendars
Background checks
CSKT Tribal Prosecutors Office
Address
P.O. Box 278,
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone
406.275.2765
Fax: 406.675.2732
Website
csktribes.org/judicial/tribal-prosecutors
Email
prosecutors@cskt.org
Hours
Required:
Confederate Salish & Kootenai Tribal Member
Services
The Tribal Prosecutor’s Office continues to fight for the rights of ordinary citizens to be secure in their homes and property and to protect the most vulnerable members of the Tribal community from exploitation.
CSKT Tribal Defenders Office
Address
P.O. Box 278,
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone
406.275.2897
Fax: 406.675.2212
Website
csktribes.org/index.php/judicial/tribal-defenders
Email
defenders@cskt.org
Hours
Required:
Confederate Salish & Kootenai Tribal Member
Services
Tribal Defenders continued their commitment to holistic, client-centered public defense by addressing the issues that bring their clients into the criminal justice system and the collateral consequences to criminal charges.
Law Enforement (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Police Department)
Address
51396 Hwy 93 N,
P.O. Box 278,
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone
406.675.4700
Emergancy: Dial 933
Fax: 406.675.4702
Website
https://csktribes.org/judicial/tribal-police
Hours
24/7
Required:
Confederate Salish & Kootenai Tribal Member
Services
The department provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our staff investigate crimes, take reports, all while providing school and community talks and offering security to public events like powwows, meetings and buildings.
Law Enforement (Polson Police Department)
Address
106 1st St. E,
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
406.883.8211
Emergancy: Dial 911
Website
www.cityofpolson.com/polson-police/
Hours
24/7
Required:
Services:
Have unused or expired medications?
VIN inspections and forms
Request a speaker
Need someone to speak about a public safety topic at your next home owners’ association, club or business meeting? Your PPD is full of knowledgeable professionals who can help. Call 406-883-8211.
Law Enforement (Ronan Police Department)
Address
109 2nd Ave SW,
Ronan 59864
Phone
406.883.8211
Emergancy: Dial 911
Non Emergencies: 406.883.7301
Website
https://cityofronan.org/departments/police-department/
Hours
24/7
Required:
Services:
General Orders
Bicycle Registration Program
Citizen Ride-Along Program
Prescription Medication Disposal Program
Request a copy of a police report
Vacation Watch
Voluntary Statement Form
Useful Forms and Documents
Law Enforement (Lake County Sheriff)
Address
106 2nd Ave E,
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
Crime Stoppers Tip Line
406.883.7309
Emergancy: Dial 911
Non Emergencies: 406.883.7301
Website
https://cityofronan.org/departments/police-department/
Hours
24/7
Required:
Services:
Link to all services
Labor Detail Program
Obtain a Report
Concealed Weapons
Employment
Reports
Training
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Address
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
33 South Last Chance Gulch St.
P.O. Box 1099
Helena, MT 59624-1099
Phone
1.877.442.1648
406.442.1648
Fax: 406.442.2685
Website
www.montanaodc.org
Hours
24/7
Required:
1. Give legal or ethical advice OR refer you to legal counsel;
2. Initiate malpractice claims or suits;
3. Demand immediate recourse of an attorney (i.e. return fees, answer your phone calls);
4. Process grievances against law enforcement and probation officers;
5. Accept grievances against judges; or
6. Investigate claims of discrimination (race, age, sex).
Services:
*Investigates claims of ethical violations by lawyers.
All matters involving possible misconduct;
All matters involving possible disability;
Prosecution of disciplinary and disability proceedings;
Overdraft notifications of escrow accounts; and
Petitions for reinstatement.