MISSION
The Tribal Court and the Children’s Court (hereinafter, “Court”) are a part of the underpinnings of tribal sovereignty. As such, the mission of the Court is clear. The Court is committed to apply the written laws of its legislature, while recognizing the inherent customs and traditions of its people. The Court is stubbornly devoted to protecting people’s due process rights, especially when those who own these rights are often without legal representation, or they are children or elders who are considered sacred. This Court is honored to serve the people to whom this Court ultimately belongs.
Court Notices
Court Contact Information
| Name | Title | Work Number | Emergency Number |
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| Darwin Long Fox | Chief Judge | 253-680-5585 | |
| Joanne Wadhwani | Court Administrator | 253-680-5586 | |
| Tina Holland | Acting Chief Court Clerk | 253-680-5591 | 253-405-6841 |
| Jamey LaPointe-McCloud | Lead Data Entry/File clerk | 253-680-5582 | 253-355-5559 |
| Lou Hammond | Court Clerk Child Support | 253-680-5581 | |
| Brandi Douglas | Court Clerk | 253-680-5592 | |
| Lizetta Kelly | Court Clerk | 253-680-5587 | |
| Jenifer Dillon | Court Clerk | 253-680-5584 | |
| Besse Handy | Data Entry/File Clerk | 253-680-5583 | |
| Alec Dillon | Court Bailiff | 253-680-5585 | 253-306-2313 |
| Brandon Young | Court Bailiff | 253-680-5585 | |
| Joshua Deen | Security | 253-680-5585 |
Court Room #1 Schedule
NOTE: SCHEDULING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR TRIALS AND AVAILABILITY
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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8:00 - 9:00 PREPARE COURT ROOM FOR DOCKET
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9:00 - 10:00
Adult Probation Hearings, including but not limited to Compliance Reviews and Ex parte Motions for Warrants for Failure to Report, Non-Compliance, Arraignments, etc.
10:00 - 12:00
Adult Agreed Disp., Motions, Trial Readiness, Jury Conf., Warrant Quash, etc. |
9:00 - 9:30
Juvenile Probation Hearings including, but not limited to Compliance Reviews and Ex parte Motions for Warrants for Failure to Report, Non-Compliance, etc.
9:30 - 10:00
Juvenile Initial Hearings
10:00 - 10:30
Juvenile Pre-Adjudications
10:30 - 11:00
Juvenile Motion, Warrant Quash, Agreed Dispositions, Trial Readiness
11:00 - 12:00
Juvenile Adjudications |
9:00 - 9:30
Adult Arraignments
9:30-10:30
Adult Pre-Trials
10:30-11:00
Adult Reviews of Deferred Prosecutions and Deferred Judgments
11:00 - 12:00
Walk-Ins, Appearance Bonds |
9:00 - 12:00
Civil Court |
9:00 - 11:00
Process Cases
11:00 - 11:30
All Warrants 11:30 - 12:00 All New Charges |
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12:00 - 1:00 CLOSED FOR LUNCH
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1:30 - 1:45
Warrants 1:45 - 2:00 New Charges
2:00 - 3:00
Juvenile in Custody |
1:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
1:30 - 1:45
Warrants 1:45 - 2:00 New Charges
2:00 - 2:30
Juvenile in Custody
2:30 - 4:00
Adult/Juvenile Criminal Court Trials
4:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
1:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
1:00 - 3:00
Process Cases
3:00 - 5:00
Closed for Admin/Training |
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5:00 COURT CLOSES
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Court Room #2 Schedule
NOTE: SCHEDULING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR TRIALS AND AVAILABILITY
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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8:00 - 9:00 PREPARE COURT ROOM FOR DOCKET
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8:30 - 11:00
Civil Motions - the 2nd & 4th Mondays Children's Court - the 1st & 3rd Mondays
10:00 - 12:00
Children's Court |
8:30 - 12:00
Civil Court Oaths and Marriages |
8:30 - 12:00
Child Support
11:00 - 12:00
Walk-Ins, Appearance Bonds |
8:30 - 12:00
Children's Court |
8:30 - 12:00
Process Cases
11:00 - 11:30
All Warrants 11:30 - 12:00 All New Charges |
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12:00 - 1:00 CLOSED FOR LUNCH
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2:00 - 3:00
ADULT IN CUSTODY
2:00 - 3:00
JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
1:00 - 3:00
Process Cases |
2:00 - 3:00
ADULT IN CUSTODY
2:00 - 3:00
JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
2:30 - 4:00
Ex Parte Civil
4:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
2:00 - 3:00
ADULT IN CUSTODY
2:00 - 3:00
JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
3:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
2:00 - 3:00
ADULT IN CUSTODY
2:00 - 3:00
JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
2:30 - 4:00
Ex Parte Civil
4:00 - 5:00
Process Cases |
1:00 - 3:00
Process Cases
3:00 - 5:00
Closed for Admin/Training |
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5:00 COURT CLOSES
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