Trial date set for McKenrick case

The Jefferson County District Court has selected a date for a pre-trial hearing and a jury trial for the McKenrick vs. state of Montana case.

During the Nov. 30 preliminary hearing, Tim McKenrick, runner-up in the Republican primary election for state House District 75, and his counsel will discuss whether the state has probable cause to charge McKenrick for a single felony count of deceptive election practices.

If the state can prove it has sufficient evidence, the case will be brought before a jury on Dec. 21. McKenrick will also have the opportunity to reaffirm or alter his “not guilty” plea during the hearing.