Fee Schedule

Civil Actions - $15,000 Maximum

Action Fee
At the commencement of Civil Action
 $50
For filing of Civil Answer or Counter Claim
 $30
For Judgement paid by prevailing party (not in Default)
 $20

Small Claims Actions - $7,000 Maximum

Action Fee
At the commencement of each Small Claims Action
 $30

SEARCHES / COPIES

Action Fee
Search Fees $2 for each name for each year searched up to 7 years, and an additional $1 for each name for any additional year thereafter.
Hard Copies $1 per page for the first 10 pages and $0.50 for each additional page per file. Certified copies: add $3 per document.
Emailed
Copies
 $0.25 per page

* A written request for information is required before any search. Such a request may be faxed to Justice Court at 406-500-8347 or emailed to: justicecourt.madison@mt.gov.