Beaverhead County District Court Calendar: Sentencing, Change of Plea and Evidentiary Hearings Scheduled October 26–30
DILLON, Mont. — The Montana Fifth Judicial District Court in Beaverhead County has several proceedings scheduled for the week of October 26–30, 2026, including a sentencing hearing, a change of plea hearing, multiple status and evidentiary hearings, and a hearing involving a temporary order of protection.
According to the court's weekly Law and Motion Calendar, most of the public proceedings are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, with additional closed juvenile proceedings set for Friday, October 30.
District Court Judge Berger is scheduled to be in Virginia City on Monday, October 26, and Boulder on Wednesday, October 28. The calendar lists the judge as out of jurisdiction on Thursday, October 29.
Tuesday, October 27 — Criminal and Civil Proceedings
Eight matters are scheduled for Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.
9 a.m. — State v. DuBois
Case Number: 26-4362
Proceeding: Status Hearing
Attorneys: Sky Jones for the State; Walter Hennessey for the defense.
The court is scheduled to hold a status hearing in the criminal case involving DuBois. Status hearings generally address the progress of a case, scheduling and outstanding matters before the court.
9:10 a.m. — State v. Walden
Case Number: 26-4367
Proceeding: Change of Plea Hearing
Attorneys: Margot Newman for the State; Nate Halloway for the defense.
A change of plea hearing is scheduled in the case involving Walden.
During such proceedings, a defendant may seek to change a previously entered plea. The calendar does not indicate what plea, if any, will be entered or whether the court will accept a change.
9:20 a.m. — State v. Sepanski
Case Numbers: 25-4330 and 25-4331
Proceeding: Status Hearing
Attorneys: Margot Newman for the State; Laing Wise for the defense.
The court will review the status of two criminal cases involving Sepanski.
The calendar does not specify the charges or identify any motions scheduled for consideration.
9:30 a.m. — State v. Dwyer
Case Number: 26-4351
Proceeding: Sentencing
Attorneys: Margot Newman for the State; Walter Hennessey for the defense.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled in the criminal case involving Dwyer.
The court calendar does not identify the offense or offenses for which sentencing is scheduled or indicate what sentence may be imposed.
9:40 a.m. — State v. Juarez
Case Number: 19-3893
Proceeding: Evidentiary Hearing
Attorneys: John Gardner for the State; Walter Hennessey for the defense.
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled in the case involving Juarez.
Evidentiary hearings allow the court to consider testimony, documents or other evidence relevant to a legal issue. The calendar does not identify the specific issue to be addressed.
9:50 a.m. — In re Young
Case Number: 26-843
Proceeding: Disposition Hearing
Attorneys Listed: John Gardner and Jill Gannon-Nagle.
A disposition hearing is scheduled in the matter identified as In re Young.
The court calendar does not provide additional details about the underlying matter or the disposition being considered.
10:30 a.m. — Malkovich v. Stein
Case Number: 26-14166
Proceeding: Hearing on Temporary Order of Protection
Attorneys: Thomas Schoenleben for the plaintiff; Jill Gannon-Nagle for the defendant.
The court is scheduled to consider a matter involving a temporary order of protection.
The calendar does not describe the allegations or circumstances underlying the request.
2 p.m. — State v. C. Schmidt
Case Numbers: 23-4169 and 23-4170
Proceeding: Evidentiary Hearing
Attorneys: Sky Jones for the State; Walter Hennessey for the defense.
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled in two criminal cases involving C. Schmidt.
The specific issues to be addressed are not identified in the calendar.
Friday, October 30 — Closed Juvenile Proceedings
Two additional proceedings are scheduled for Friday, October 30. Both are designated as closed on the court calendar.
9 a.m. — In re Youth
Case Number: 25-893
Proceeding: Appointment of Guardian — Closed
Attorneys Listed: Jim Reintsma, Helen McCarthy, Peter Fischer and Katie Green.
1:30 p.m. — In re Youths
Case Numbers: 25-895 and 25-896
Proceeding: Extension of Temporary Legal Custody — Closed
Attorneys Listed: Jim Reintsma, Peter Fischer and Katie Green.
Because these proceedings are designated as closed, they are not listed as open public hearings.
Court Schedule Subject to Change
The Fifth Judicial District Court notes that its Law and Motion Calendar is subject to change.
Attorneys have also been advised that hearing times have been adjusted to accommodate the court's schedule and that clients should be informed of their correct appearance times.
Members of the public interested in observing eligible court proceedings remotely can find Zoom access information through the Beaverhead County Clerk of District Court website.
The court requires individuals joining Zoom proceedings to sign in using their first and last names. Those who do not follow that requirement will not be allowed to view proceedings.
Presumption of Innocence
Criminal cases listed on the court calendar may involve pending allegations or unresolved legal proceedings.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A scheduled hearing does not establish guilt or indicate the outcome of a case.
The information above reflects the court's published schedule and does not represent the results of any hearings.
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