Wibaux County Justice Court
Filing information for Wibaux County Justice Court in Wibaux, MT. Part of the Wibaux County small claims court system.
Small claims in Montana — the numbers that apply at this court
$7,000
maximum claim
$30
filing fee (published)
2–8 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Montana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Wibaux County Justice Court
203 Wibaux Street
Wibaux, MT 59353
Mailing Address
PO Box 445
Wibaux, MT 59353
Area Served
Wibaux County
How to File at Wibaux County Justice Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is generally available for Montana courts. However, for pro se (self-represented) parties, e-filing is typically not available, and documents must be submitted via mail or in hard copy (in-person). Attorneys registered with the Montana State Bar Association are generally required to use e-filing.
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 get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Montana
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $7,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
8 yrs written contract · 5 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Wibaux County Justice Court?
Filing fees in Montana are set by the state and are $30. If you can't afford the fee, Montana offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Wibaux County?
Small claims cases in Wibaux County are limited to $7,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Wibaux County Justice Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Wibaux County Justice Court, and when is it open?
Wibaux County Justice Court is at 203 Wibaux Street, Wibaux, MT 59353. Phone: (406) 796-7671. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Wibaux?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.