Beaverhead County District Court Calendar: Nine Hearings Scheduled for November 16–20, 2026
DILLON, Mont. — The Montana Fifth Judicial District Court in Beaverhead County has released its Law and Motion Calendar for the week of November 16–20, 2026, with nine hearings scheduled for Tuesday, November 17.
The upcoming proceedings include bond hearings, initial appearances, a status hearing, driver's license reinstatement requests, an estate matter and a marriage dissolution hearing.
According to the court's published calendar, all nine hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, with no additional hearings listed for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Tuesday, November 17: Criminal Court Proceedings
Five criminal court matters are scheduled for Tuesday morning, beginning at 9 a.m.
9:00 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Turner
Case Number: 26-4390
Proceeding: Bond Hearing
Prosecutor: Margot Newman
Defense Attorney: Walter Hennessey
9:10 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Lopez
Case Number: 26-4384
Proceeding: Bond Hearing
Prosecutor: Margot Newman
Defense Attorney: Walter Hennessey
9:20 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Olson
Case Number: 26-4397
Proceeding: Initial Appearance
Prosecutor: Sky Jones
Defense Attorney: To Be Determined
9:30 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Thompson
Case Number: 22-4089
Proceeding: Initial Appearance on Revocation
Prosecutor: Sky Jones
Defense Attorney: To Be Determined
9:40 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Sepanski
Case Numbers: 25-4330 and 25-4331
Proceeding: Status Hearing
Prosecutor: Margot Newman
Defense Attorney: Laing Wise
The published court calendar does not specify the criminal charges associated with these cases or provide details about the allegations.
A scheduled hearing does not establish guilt, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Driver's License Reinstatement Hearings
Two driver's license reinstatement matters are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
11:30 a.m. — In re Anderson
Case Number: 26-14976
Proceeding: Hearing on Driver's License Reinstatement
Representation: Self-represented (pro se)
11:30 a.m. — In re Hamaker
Case Number: 26-14977
Proceeding: Hearing on Driver's License Reinstatement
Representation: Self-represented (pro se)
Both individuals are listed as representing themselves.
Tuesday Afternoon: Estate and Family Court Matters
Two additional hearings are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
1:30 p.m. — Estate of Moore
Case Number: 26-5761
Proceeding: Hearing on Creditors' Allowance of Claim
Attorneys Listed: Andy Suenram and Erica deVries
This proceeding concerns a creditor's claim involving the estate.
3:00 p.m. — McMillan vs. McMillan
Case Number: 26-14147
Proceeding: Hearing on Dissolution
Representation: Both parties listed as self-represented (pro se)
Remaining Court Schedule: November 16–20
The published calendar also identifies the following judicial assignments:
Monday, November 16: Judge Berger is scheduled to be in Virginia City. No Beaverhead County hearings are listed.
Wednesday, November 18: Judge Berger is scheduled to be in Boulder. No Beaverhead County hearings are listed.
Thursday, November 19: No hearings are listed.
Friday, November 20: No hearings are listed.
Public Access and Zoom Information
Members of the public who wish to observe court proceedings remotely can find Zoom access information through the Beaverhead County Clerk of District Court.
Court Website: https://beaverheadcountymt.gov/clerk-of-district-court/
The court requires individuals joining through Zoom to sign in using their first and last names. Those who fail to follow this requirement will not be permitted to view the proceedings.
The court has also advised attorneys that hearing times have been adjusted to accommodate the schedule and that clients should be informed of their correct appearance times.
All hearings are subject to change. Individuals involved in scheduled proceedings should confirm their hearing information with the court or their legal counsel.
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