Beaverhead County District Court Calendar: Seven Hearings Scheduled November 9–13, Including Pretrial Conferences and Change of Plea
DILLON, Mont. — The Montana Fifth Judicial District Court in Beaverhead County has released its upcoming Law and Motion Calendar for the week of November 9–13, 2026, with seven hearings scheduled, including pretrial conferences, a change-of-plea hearing, an initial appearance and other court proceedings.
Most of the week's hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, while one civil matter is set for Monday afternoon.
The court calendar is subject to change, and hearing times may be adjusted.
Monday, November 9 — Civil Court Proceedings
1:00 p.m. — Johnson vs. Johnson
Case Number: #14131
Proceeding: Scheduling Conference
Presiding Judge: Judge Hayworth
Attorney for Plaintiff: Mathe VanSickle
Attorney for Defendant: Joshua Demers
The scheduling conference will address the case's progression through the court system.
The calendar notes that Judge Berger will be in Virginia City on Monday.
Tuesday, November 10 — Criminal Court Proceedings
Six criminal cases are scheduled for Tuesday morning, beginning at 9 a.m.
9:00 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Lyons
Case Number: #25-4315
Proceeding: Pretrial Conference
Prosecuting Attorneys: Dan Guzynski and Margot Newman
Defense Attorneys: Walter Hennessey and Shelby Danna
The court is scheduled to conduct a pretrial conference. These proceedings generally address trial preparation, scheduling and outstanding issues before a case proceeds to trial.
9:10 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Cox
Case Number: #26-4355
Proceeding: Pretrial Conference
Prosecuting Attorneys: Dan Guzynski, Jessica Best and Margot Newman
Defense Attorney: Tom Schoenleben
A pretrial conference is scheduled to address matters relating to the case before trial.
9:20 a.m. — State of Montana vs. White
Case Number: #25-4309
Proceeding: Status Hearing
Prosecuting Attorney: Margot Newman
Defense Attorney: Walter Hennessey
The court will hold a status hearing to review the progress of the case and address any scheduling or procedural matters.
9:30 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Warzecha
Case Number: #26-4396
Proceeding: Initial Appearance
Prosecuting Attorney: Sky Jones
Defense Attorney: Matthew A. McKeon
An initial appearance is scheduled in this case. Initial appearances generally involve advising a defendant of the charges and addressing preliminary procedural matters.
9:40 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Dubois
Case Number: #26-4362
Proceeding: Change of Plea
Prosecuting Attorney: Sky Jones
Defense Attorney: Walter Hennessey
A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
During this type of hearing, a defendant may enter a different plea, subject to the court's procedures and approval.
The calendar does not indicate what plea may be entered or whether a plea agreement has been reached.
9:50 a.m. — State of Montana vs. Szerencse
Case Number: #26-4360
Proceeding: Outstanding Motions
Prosecuting Attorney: Stephanie Kruer
Defense Attorney: Joy Barber
The court is scheduled to address outstanding motions in the case.
The published calendar does not identify the specific motions under consideration.
Wednesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day.
The published court calendar includes a Veterans Day acknowledgment and does not list any hearings for Wednesday.
Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13
No hearings are listed on the published Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday or Friday.
Additional proceedings may be scheduled or existing hearing times changed.
How to Attend or View Court Proceedings
The Fifth Judicial District Court provides information for accessing court proceedings remotely through Zoom.
Individuals wishing to observe hearings should visit the Beaverhead County Clerk of District Court website for the appropriate Zoom information and instructions.
Court Information:
Court: Montana Fifth Judicial District Court — Beaverhead County
Calendar Dates: November 9–13, 2026
Online Access: Beaverhead County Clerk of District Court
The court requires individuals joining proceedings through Zoom to sign in using their first and last names. Individuals who do not follow that requirement will not be permitted to view proceedings.
Attorneys and parties are reminded that hearing times have been adjusted to accommodate the court's schedule.
Presumption of Innocence
The court calendar identifies scheduled proceedings but does not provide the specific criminal charges, evidence or full procedural histories of the cases.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A scheduled hearing, including a change-of-plea hearing, does not establish that a defendant has been convicted.
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