Courthouse Closures Explained

 


We asked the courthouse offices what changes have been made in their services due to the courthouse shut down. Here is their info, or their responses.

County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6. The meeting will follow social distancing guidelines, and citizens wishing to attend are advised to call ahead, at 436-2657.

Clerk & Recorder

Detailed info from this office may be found in last week’s issue. The Clerk & Recorder’s office has a dropbox located in the south entrance of the courthouse to drop off paperwork. Please call 436-2361, or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Additionally, the June 2nd primary election has now been moved to a mail-in only format.

Treasurer’s Office

PR County Treasurer Pat Phillippi tells us that her office will continue to offer the standard array of services, though now business will be conducted through mail or over the phone. If a signature is needed, that may be arranged via appointment.

Please call 436-2444, or email [email protected] for more info.

Pat also mentioned that the Treasurer’s Office now has a quicker method for processing vehicles titles – they will now be scanned and sent to Helena, cutting the 1.5-2 month time it once took to receive a title down to around 1.5 weeks.

Clerk of District Court:

While the courthouse is in closure status, the Clerk of District Court office will continue to assist by telephone, email or fax during regular courthouse hours of 8 to 5, with the office closed from 12-1 for lunch. The telephone number is 436-2320, email is [email protected] and the fax number is 436-2325. If assistance is required for a passport or marriage license, please phone and make an appointment. I will escort people to my office as needed for those services. I also offer notary services and will provide them as needed when called. I can bring my supplies to the individual or again, escort them to my office. Please call for any other questions or information.

Vanna L. Byrd, Deputy Clerk

District Weed Office

Tammy Van Tine, PRC District Weed Office 406-853-1023

We have some chemical available for purchase. I will be ordering chemical soon for the 2020 season. You can contact me at the above number for further information.

Justice of the Peace

The Montana Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has instructed us that the courts must remain open. We are continuing all the hearings of which we are able. People may pay their tickets/post bond online, or by putting it in the lockbox in the foyer by the Sheriff’s office. Call and we’ll make arrangements if the hearing can’t be continued. If anyone has questions, please call 436-2503.

Cathy Landa

County Attorney

Those with questions should call 436-2365.

Sheriff

We are not signing out keys, doing fingerprints, Concealed Weapons Permits and we are not allowing visitation with inmates. Please call 436-2333 if you have any questions.

Sheriff Allen Drane, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools

Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday and Thursday of each week. I can be reached by phone (406) 436-2488 work or (406) 696-0953 cell phone for emergencies. My email is: [email protected] and my post office box is: Molly Lloyd, P.O. Box 718 Broadus, MT 59317.

Due to the closure of the courthouse, please call ahead and I will make arrangements to meet with you at another site. If you have school information to drop off, please use the lock box at the south door entrance of the courthouse. Please do not hesitate to call or email me if there is anything you may need. Thank you so very much, Molly Lloyd

MSU-Extension, Powder River County

Please check the "Extension Continues to be Active and Responsive" article in this issue for information on the Extension Office.

 

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