Court Calendars
The daily calendars for the five District Court judges are available by clicking the arrow under the department or name of the judge.
The hearings on this website are only for the Missoula County District Court proceedings and are subject to change. The final calendar for a judge's Law & Motion day, along with all hearings through Friday of the following week, will be posted by 2 p.m. on the day preceding Law & Motion. If you have a question about your hearing date, please the Clerk of Court's Office at 406-258-4780.
You can also find public court records online by selecting "Missoula District Court" from the drop down list and then searching in the "party" field.
Calendars
Arraignment Court (Mondays)
Honorable Jason Marks presiding
Dept. 1 - Hon. Leslie Halligan (Wed. Law & Motion)
For all hearings/conferences in Dept. 1, we will continue to use Zoom virtual sessions (blue button above) although personal appearances are preferred. Unless otherwise Ordered: Criminal defendants must personally appear for change of plea and sentencings hearings. Criminal defendants must personally appear for all other hearings/conferences unless they will waive personal attendance and agree to a Zoom Zoom appearance; or Fact and expert witnesses must personally appear when credibility may be an issue.
Dept. 2 - Hon. Tara J. Elliott (Tues Law & Motion)
For all hearings/conferences in Dept. 2, personal appearances are required, except for incarcerated defendants. If excused by the Court, Zoom virtual sessions are available (blue button above).
Dept. 3 - Hon. John W. Larson (Thurs. Law & Motion)
For all hearings/conferences in Dept. 3, we will continue to use Zoom virtual sessions (blue button above) unless: Otherwise ordered. For Sentencings (where criminal defendant does not waive personal attendance). For other criminal matters where the Defendant will not waive personal attendance [i.e. agree to appear by audio/visual means (Zoom)]. As requested by the parties for good cause showing.
Dept. 4 - Hon. Jason Marks (Tues. Law & Motion)
For all hearings/conferences in Dept. 4, we will continue to use Zoom virtual sessions (blue button above), although personal appearances are preferred. Unless otherwise ordered: Criminal defendants must personally appear for change of plea and sentencings hearings. Criminal defendants must personally appear for all other hearings/conferences unless they will waive personal attendance and agree to a Zoom appearance; or Fact and expert witnesses must personally appear when credibility may be an issue.
Dept. 5 – Hon. Shane A. Vannatta (Thurs. Law & Motion)
For all hearings/conferences in Dept. 5, we will continue to use Zoom virtual sessions (blue button above), although personal appearances are preferred. Unless otherwise Ordered: Criminal defendants must personally appear for change of plea and sentencings hearings. Criminal defendants must personally appear for all other hearings/conferences unless they will waive personal attendance and agree to a Zoom appearance; or Fact and expert witnesses must personally appear when credibility may be an issue.
Standing Master - Colleen Timmer
No hearings scheduled for the week of Aug. 18-22, 2025.
Standing Master - Gail Bourguignon
See blue button above for Zoom session links.