Before you begin
This guide walks through the order of tasks for someone in Missoula who needs or wants an anger management class. It is general guidance, not a reading of your case. The court that has your case, or your supervising officer, is the one who decides whether a class fits an order.
Step 1: Find the name of your court
Pull out your citation, judgment or conditions and look for the court's name. In Missoula there are three common answers. Missoula County Justice Court, on the first floor of the county courthouse at 200 W. Broadway, handles criminal, civil and traffic matters within the county. The District Court office, one floor up in the same building, keeps records for criminal, domestic relations and many other case types. The 4th Judicial District it belongs to also covers Mineral County. Missoula's municipal judges sit at 435 Ryman St., per the state court locator.
Write the court name and your case number on a single sheet. You will copy them onto almost every form that follows.
Step 2: Figure out who you report to
If a judge placed you on supervision, you may report to the state Probation and Parole Bureau. Its Missoula office is at 1801 Stephens Avenue, and the department's page groups it with offices in Anaconda, Butte and Hamilton. If there is no supervision, the court clerk's office is usually where proof of completion goes. Ask which one applies if you are unsure.
Step 3: Ask what the order requires
Before paying anyone, ask your officer or the clerk three things: how many hours or sessions are required, whether video attendance is allowed, and what form the proof should take. Write down the answers and the name of the person who gave them, along with the date.
Step 4: Shortlist two or three classes
Use the listings on this page to find providers who serve Missoula. For each one, note where they meet, which nights they run, whether video is offered, and how long the class lasts. Compare those details with the answers from Step 3. A class that meets near Reserve Street may suit someone on the west side; someone in East Missoula or Bonner may prefer a class reachable by video.
Step 5: Call and ask the same questions of each
- How many sessions, and how long is each one?
- What does the attendance record show, and who receives it?
- Will you send records to my officer if I sign a release?
- What happens if I miss a session because of work or road conditions?
- Is there an intake meeting before the first group?
Asking each provider the same questions makes it easier to compare answers side by side.
Step 6: Check your choice before enrolling
Take the details of the class you prefer back to your officer or the clerk and ask whether it is acceptable. Some people skip this step and later learn that a format was not what the court expected. A short phone call now can save weeks.
Step 7: Enroll and set up your schedule
Once you have a yes, enroll and put every session on your calendar. If you rely on the bus or a ride from someone else, plan the trip for each night ahead of time. In winter, give yourself extra time on the roads into town from the Bitterroot, the Blackfoot or the Frenchtown area.
Step 8: Attend, and keep your own file
Go to every session you can, and tell the provider early if a conflict comes up. Keep a folder with your enrollment confirmation, any receipts, attendance printouts and the final letter. Scan or photograph each item.
Step 9: Turn in proof the way you were told
Deliver the completion record exactly as the court or officer asked, whether that is in person at the West Broadway courthouse, at the Ryman Street court, at the Stephens Avenue office, or through the provider. Ask for confirmation that it was received and note the date.
Step 10: Think about what comes next
Finishing a required class is a milestone, not necessarily an ending. Some people continue with a voluntary group or individual sessions because the skills take practice. If that interests you, the same listings can help you find ongoing options in Missoula.