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Major [[Montana]] courts that kept records of genealogical value were established as follows: | Major [[Montana]] courts that kept records of genealogical value were established as follows: | ||
== District | == District Courts == | ||
District Courts serve as the major trial courts for one to seven counties. They have jurisdiction over criminal cases, naturalizations, guardianships, divorces, debts, probates (since 1889), juvenile matters, and some appeals. Court sessions are held in each county, where a clerk of the district court keeps the records. | |||
== Probate courts == | == Probate courts == | ||