In order to be eligible to serve as a trial juror, you must be
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- 18 years of age or older,
- A resident for at least 30 days of the state and of the city, town, or county in which you are called for jury service
- A citizen of the United States.
Pursuant to §3-15-402 M.C. A., Oct. 1, 2007 jurors are randomly selected from a combined list of registered voters, licensed drivers and holders of Montana ID cards. The jury service term for the Helena Municipal Court lasts for one year, from July 1st through June 30th.
When you are selected for the one year jury term you will receive notice by a Jury Questionnaire. Montana law REQUIRES that you respond to the notice. This does not mean that you have been called to a specific trial, only that you are selected for the jury pool.
If you are needed to serve on a specific trial, you will be notified of the date by mail or via the Sheriff’s Office.
PARTICIPATIONFailure to report for Jury Duty could result in a fine pursuant to section § 3-15-321 M.C.A.. If for any reason you are requesting to be excused from jury duty with the Columbus City Court due to undue hardship it may cause you, you must fill out the Jury Request for Excusal form with supporting documentation and return it to the Court immediately. The Judge will then review documentation and determine whether to grant the excusal.
PAYMENT:Checks for jury service will be mailed out approximately two (2) weeks after the conclusion of the trial. You can expect to be paid as follows:
$12.00 to appear as a potential juror
$25.00 per day if you are selected to sit as a trial juror
TRIAL STATUS:Jury trials are sometimes settled at the last minute. If you have not been contacted regarding a settled case, it is important that you report to the Columbus City Court no later than 8:30 AM.
CONTACT US:Mail:
Columbus City Court
PO Box 549
Columbus, MT 59019
Phone: 406-322-5313 ext 200
Email:brooke.weiss@mt.gov -
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