August HYBRID Brown Bag Seminar:
Jurisdiction
Presented by: Judge Rick West
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Occurring in person in Bozeman, MT and
streaming online through GoToMeeting/Teleconference
1 CLE Credit
The August 12, 2026 CLE Session with Judge West will discuss various aspects of jurisdiction, including (1) the types of cases which can be heard by courts of limited jurisdiction versus district courts (and which rules of procedure apply); (2) the differences between criminal cases, civil cases, and small claims cases; and (3) standards for how appeals are taken by the district courts and the Montana Supreme Court.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Pricing: Register online at www.malanet.org
MALA Member - $25.00 Non-Member - $40.00
Paralegal Students - $15.00
Virtual link and in person attendance information
will be emailed by Tuesday, July 7, 2026
MALA is excited to be offering in person attendance for the August Brown Bag. The event will take place in Bozeman, MT, and the specific location details will be provided to you upon registration. Please contact mala@malanet.org with any questions.
If you require registration by mail, please contact MALA at mala@malanet.org
Interested in speaking to someone about the benefits of membership in MALA?
Email: mala@malanet.org
Montana Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals
Judge Rick West
Justice of the Peace, Gallatin County Justice Court
Judge Rick West has served as an elected Justice of the Peace for the Gallatin County Justice Court for over 16 years, and has extensive experience in handling civil, small claims, and misdemeanor criminal matters. Prior to his service as Justice of the Peace, Judge West worked as a criminal investigator for the Montana Public Defenders Office and served as a deputy sheriff for the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.
