3-5-117. Rooms — records. (1) Each trial before a judge pro tempore must be conducted in a suitable room in the courthouse in the judicial district where the action was filed, unless the parties or their attorneys stipulate in writing that the trial may be held elsewhere.

Terms Used In Montana Code 3-5-117

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203

(2)All records must be filed and kept in accordance with the rules governing the district court where the action was filed.