What We Do

Tribal Court is governed by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Code. The Tribal Code determines what kinds of cases can be heard in Tribal Court. Many times this is dependant on what jurisdictional requirements must be met. A copy of the Tribal Code is available at the Court in the law library. Copies are also available for purchase.

Civil

Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Small Claims, Enforcement of Foreign Judgment, Individuals against Individuals seeking relief

Criminal

Criminal action initiated by the Tribal Prosecutor, not including felony offenses

Traffic

Citations written by Tribal Police and issued through Tribal Court

Probate

Estates, Guardianships, Adoptions

Juvenile

Minor in Need of Care (Abuse/Neglect), Juvenile delinquency matters filed by Tribal Prosecutor

Appellate

Petitions are filed at Tribal Court and forwarded to the Tribal Appellate Court.