Indigent Defense
Program:
The Court has an
Indigent Defense Program that provides attorneys for parents and children
involved in abuse and neglect cases. A
parent is required to complete an application for such services and qualify as
indigent.
Tribal Member
Review Board:
In 2003, the
Tribal Court developed a Tribal Member Review Board to review cases of children
in Tribal custody. Board members must be
at least 21 years of age, reside in the six-county service area, and
participate in 24 hours of orientation training. Board members are approved by Tribal
Council. Click here for an
application.
Peacemaker
Program:
In 2007, the Court
began developed a peacemaker program within the Tribal Court. The Peacemaker program provides a
non-adversarial way to resolve disputes. Peacemaker conferences are intended to
reflect the Tribe’s tradition of using respected member of the community to
heal conflicts among its members. Peacemakers must be Tribal members at least 25 years of age, and known
and respected in the community in which they live. Peacemakers are approved by Tribal
Council. Click here for a
peacemaker request form.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program:
In 2007, the
Court developed CASA Program. The CASA
program provides an advocate for children that are wards of the Tribal
Court. The mission of the CASA program
to promote and advocate for the best interests of Tribal children involved in
abuse and neglect cases in the Tribal Court. Click here for an application.