City Court

Our Mission:

• Provide individuals a fair and impartial judicial process in a timely and efficient manner
• To adjudicate cases consistent with the law, the needs of the individual and the community's values
• To promote public trust in both the justice system and local government

City Court is presided over by Judge Jean Kerr.

Through the authority of the Montana Code Annotated and the City Charter, the City Court has jurisdiction over alleged criminal, traffic and civil violations under the City Charter, the Laurel Municipal Code and other ordinances of the City. Some charges require an appearance in court, while others may be resolved by simply mailing in a fine. City ordinances, court rules and state statutes govern court proceedings. Court staff and Judges are not allowed to give legal advice or discuss your court case on the phone, but are happy to answer procedural questions. The City Court office is open to the public at City Hall 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, or can be reached by phone at 406-628-1964.

All defendants must sign in with the Court Clerk prior to their scheduled appearance time.

Please check your summons for:

• the issuing agency
• court location
• the date & time you are to appear in court

Laurel City Court has the ability to accept payment of  Court fines, fees, time payments and bond forfeitures online by credit/debit card. There is a convenience fee of 5% of the amount paid for credit/debit card services. To utilize this service you will need your ticket or citation number starting with the A (example A12345). If you do not know the number, you can obtain it by calling the City Court offices at (406)628-1964.

Pay tickets, fees and restitution online