Example Article for Justice of the Peace
Justice Court
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 10/30/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 17Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Luis Ulloa – Bozeman – Driving without a valid drivers license – has never possessed – paid fines - $535 fines & fees
- Operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense – paid fines - $285 fines & fees
- Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
- Operating with expired registration – failure to re-register – paid fines - $85 fines & fees
Jaiden Taylor – North Chicago, IL – Speeding on interstate – exceeded night limit of 80mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Clifford Maier – Kalispell – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceeded day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Zoey Lyons – Butte – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceeded day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Jose Capilla – Austin, TX – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceeded day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Mary Banks – Saint Regis – Speeding on non-interstate – exceeded day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Mary Fairbank – Livingston – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceeded day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Raymond Berzins – Bozeman – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceeded night limit of 70mph – pleaded guilty - $70 fine & fees.
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Teresa Granby – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceeded day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Ray Palacio – Townsend – Operating a vehicle with alcohol concentration of .02% BAC, Under 21 years of age, 1st offense (under 18) – pleaded guilty - $585 fines & fees. Defendant to enroll in ACT within one (1) month, to be completed within four (4) months.
Kent Mosher – Augusta – Speed – Exceeded restricted speed limit established by local authority – pleaded guilty - $65 fine. Court to defer imposition of sentence for three (3) months with good behavior and payment of fine.
- Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway – pleaded guilty - $10 fines. Court to defer imposition of sentence for three (3) months with good behavior and payment of fine.
Alec Berglind – Denver, CO – Operating non-commercial vehicle with alcohol concentration of.08% BAC or greater, 1st offense – pleaded guilty - $1,085 fines & fees. Sentenced to six (6) months in Broadwater County Jail, with the execution of all six (6) months suspended with good behavior, payment of fine, and completion of other programs. Defendant to enroll in ACT or Colorado Equivalent within one (1) month, to be completed within (4) months.
Todd Andersen-Wear – Townsend – Operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense – pleaded guilty - $5,081.58 in Victim Restitutions as well as $285 fines & fees. Court to defer imposition of sentence for two (2) years with good behavior & payment of restitution, fines & fees.
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Jeffrey Horn – Browning – Driving without a valid driver’s license – pleaded guilty - $535 fine & fees.
INITIAL APPEARANCE FOR DISTRICT COURT
David Correa – Bozeman – Defendant was given courtesy appearance in Justice Court to have the charges against them explained. No Plea Taken. The Defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Defendant is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, 4th or subsequent offense as well as reckless driving, 1st offense. Defendant given District Court hearing date.
INITIAL APPEARANCE - OTHER JURISDICTION
Mark Simanton – Billings – Defendant arrested on authorization to pick up and hold probationer for probation violations, Laws & Conduct. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention Center until post bond or transport. $50,000.00 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to contact probation/ parole immediately.
Roberto Garcia – Helena – Defendant was arrested on Warrant issued by Gallatin County Justice Court for failure to pay or appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Justice Cout until post bond or transport. $2,500.00 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Gallatin County Justice Court within ten (10) days.
Roberto Garcia – Helena – Defendant was arrested on warrant issued by Missoula County Justice Court for failure to pay or appear. Defendant committed Broadwater County Detention until post bond or transport. $285 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Missoula County Justice Court within ten (10) days.
