Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Montana. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Montanans statewide in housing, family law, consumer, and Native American issues.
Visit Website →Telephone-based legal assistance service offering advice and referrals to low-income Montana residents.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for Montanans with disabilities in areas including employment, education, and civil rights.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income Montanans statewide in housing, family, Native American law, and benefits.
Visit Website →Defends civil liberties through litigation and advocacy on public lands access, privacy, and Indigenous rights.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Montana is the court of last resort with seven justices. There is no intermediate appellate court. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 22 judicial districts. Justice Courts handle minor civil cases and misdemeanors. City Courts handle municipal ordinance violations. Water Courts handle water rights disputes.
Governs rental relationships under MCA Title 70, Chapter 24, covering security deposits, habitability standards, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and government services based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, and political beliefs.
Prohibits deceptive business practices under MCA 30-14-103 with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
One of few states with a specific wrongful discharge statute, limiting at-will employment and requiring good cause for termination after a probationary period.
Governs rental relationships under MCA Title 70, Chapter 24, with security deposit protections and habitability requirements.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, with enforcement by the Montana Human Rights Bureau.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-655-7867
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
New measures to address rapidly rising property taxes, including increased homestead exemptions and assessment appeal procedures.
Implementation of the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act giving residents rights over their personal data.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 5 years (oral) / 8 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $30 (claims up to $7,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $120-$250
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $120-$200
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income Montanans in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Statewide hotline connecting residents with free legal information and referrals.
Visit Website →Civil liberties legal advocacy on issues including privacy, free speech, and government accountability.
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