Montana Supreme Court Approves State Community Justice Worker Program
April 16, 2026
By Andrew Braun, PBI Intern UPDATE (as of November 5, 2026): Following the public comment period, the Montana Supreme Court adopted rules establishing a Community Justice Worker program that allows lay advocates to provide limited legal services in certain civil matters in Justice and City Courts. The rules take effect on January 1, 2027. Read the full order here. The PBEye blog will continue to monitor developments as the program is implemented. Montana is expanding access to justice with the nation’s latest community justice worker program. On March 27, the Montana Supreme Court authorized a program for Community Justice Workers — certified