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When will the Judge decide?: Sometimes, the Judge will decide after reading your Motion and the Prosecutor's response. Sometimes, the Judge will need more information and schedule a hearing. The Judge will send you a copy of the order scheduling your hearing.

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Criminal Forms & Motions

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1. What is a Motion?: A Motion is the name of the papers you file to ask the Judge to make a ruling or take some other action.

2. What papers do I need?

Select the form that describes what you are asking the judge to do
Fill out the form completely
Sign and date the form

3. Do I need to tell the Prosecutor?: Yes. Call the Prosecutor at 406-222-6037 and ask if he agrees or disagrees with your motion.

4. What do I need to do for the Judge to see my Motion?

You file a Motion with the Court Clerk
You may mail the papers by regular mail or hand-deliver them to the Prosecutor at:
- Jon Hesse
  411 East Callender Street
  Livingston, MT 59047
- Phone: 406-222-6037
- Fax: 406-222-6040
- Jon Hesse Website
The prosecutor could file a Response (A Response is the name of the papers filed opposing a Motion)
You may file a Reply (A Reply is the name of the papers you may file after a Response. Often, people don't file a Reply)

5. When will the Judge decide?: Sometimes, the Judge will decide after reading your Motion and the Prosecutor's response. Sometimes, the Judge will need more information and schedule a hearing. The Judge will send you a copy of the order scheduling your hearing.