Eighth Judicial District Court
The Eighth Judicial District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court in Montana, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the method Montana uses for its judges. This page lists the court's sitting judges, from Montana's official judicial directory.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Best | – |
| David Grubich | – |
| John Kutzman | – |
| John W. Parker | – |
No former judges on record.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Eighth Judicial District Court are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 8-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: Montana Judicial Branch, District Court Judges (State Directory); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-07-02. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).