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Carter County Justice Court

Filing information for Carter County Justice Court in Ekalaka, MT. Part of the Carter County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,000

Courthouse Details

Carter County Justice Court

214 Park Street

Ekalaka, MT 59324

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 72

Ekalaka, MT 59324

Phone: (406) 775-8754Fax: (406) 775-8755Email: carterjusticecourt@mt.gov

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Area Served

Carter County

How to File at Carter County Justice Court

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Montana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.