Montana Eviction court process & timeline
How does the eviction court process work in Montana?
Eviction and holdover cases follow the Justice and City Court Rules of Civil Procedure, except that the tenant must answer within 5 business days after service of the summons and complaint (not counting the day of service).
Verified Source: MCA § 70-24-429(4) · last checked 2026-10-23
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