COURT NEWS
11th Judicial District implements e-filing effective March 15 All lawyers have until May 1 to become registered users of e-filing system
limited to, DC, ON, DJ, DR, DV and DI cases. The Montana Supreme Court has adopted rules governing access to and use of the electronic filing system. See In Re Temporary Electronic Filing Rules, The 11th Judicial District Court will AF 14-0745, filed Oct. 3, 2017. be implementing an electronic filing sysConsistent with Temporary tem effective March 15 for all case types Electronic Filing Rule 2(b), use of the capable of being electronically filed. The electronic filing system for all lawyers district covers Flathead County. admitted to practice in Montana, or The court issued an order on Feb. 8 those appearing pro hac vice, is mandaimplementing e-filing. Cases that are tory in all DC, DN, DJ, DR, DV and DI generally capable of being electronically cases, subject to Temporary Electronic filed include, but are not necessarily Filing Rule 6(a). ARGUMENT from page 12
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Blewett School of Law’s Law Day activities. The Missoula argument, in Kalispell v. Salsgiver, will be at the University of Montana’s Dennison Theater, with an introduction at 9 a.m. and the argument at 9:30 a.m. Thomas Salsgiver appeals his conviction for partner or family member assault, claiming that the municipal court’s and district court’s orders waiving his right to a jury trial violate Sixth and 14th Amendment protections. Salsgiver also argues that certain provisions in the sentencing agreement to pay fines are unsupported by statutory authority.
through a volunteer email network, and members may help with contributions of clothing, housing, transportation, medical community contacts, and myriad of other possible solutions depending on the situation. Stories of those in other states who have been helped are numerous and inspiring. Here are a few: ■■ A Georgia lawyer who was dealing with a serious illness and recovering from brain surgery faced foreclosure on her home. Several bar members negotiated with
All lawyers admitted to practice in Montana, or those appearing, pro hac vice, have until May 1, to become registered users of the electronic filing system and begin using the electronic filing system. Upon application to the District Court Administrator, waivers for use of the system may be granted for compelling and extenuating circumstances. Instructions on becoming a registered user and accessing the electronic filing system are available at https:/ / courts.mt.gov/courts/efile.
the mortgage company and avoided the pending foreclosure. ■■ A young paralegal single mother diagnosed with terminal cancer wanted to take her two small children to Disney World before she died. Several attorneys made it happen by donating frequent flyer miles, use of a condo, and gift cards. ■■ A lawyer needed a liver transplant but couldn’t survive the long drive to the hospital. Another lawyer with a pilot’s license provided free air transportation.
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