Clerk of Court

Our Purpose

The Clerk of District Court is the official keeper of all District Court records for Valley County.  These records include Adoption, Civil, Criminal, Developmental Disability, Dependent/Neglect, Domestic Relations, Statutory Liens, Guardianship, Juvenile, Paternity, Probate and Involuntary Commitment cases.  The Clerk also issues, files and records all Valley County marriage license applications and licenses.

The majority of all Clerk of Court records are open to the public.  Records are searched by title companies, credit agencies, investigative agencies, and the general public.  It is the Clerk of Court’s responsibility to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.  Searches, copies and certified copies are provided upon request.  Fees for searches and copies are charged according to statute.  The Clerk of District Court also serves as Jury Commissioner for Valley County.  As required by statute, each May the Secretary of State provides a combined list of registered voters, licensed drivers and holders of Montana ID cards to the Clerk of District Court.  This list is stored and maintained electronically, and it is from this list that jurors are pulled for the City, Justice and District Court Judges.  It is the Clerk’s duty to maintain an accurate listing of all selected jurors and to pull individual jury panels for the District Court Judges upon request.

Services Provided

Following are a list of the basic services our office provides the public and the District Court system:

            Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all District Court Files

            Issuing of Marriage Licenses

            Acceptance of Passport Applications

            Jury Commissioner- Valley County

We are restricted by law from providing legal advice.  Please contact an attorney licensed by the State of Montana, or refer to the Montana Code Annotated

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Shelley Bryan Clerk of Court (406) 228-6290
Tara Strommen Deputy Clerk (406) 228-6267
Tory Marks Deputy Clerk 406-228-6268