On August 1, 2006 @ 1:00pm Klamath Tribes Tribal Court held its first court hearing.  The Chief Judge heard testimony in a juvenile dependency matter, which was transferred from the State Court system by Judge Roxanne Osborne.

This was a landmark day for The Klamath Tribes in that numerous individuals have spent countless hours over a 6 ½ year period working towards the common goal of having their own court system to oversee various judicial issues.  At this time, Tribal court is hearing juvenile dependency (including adoptions and guardianships), delinquency, expulsion diversion, child support and civil disputes.  New Ordinances have been passed regarding landlord tenant and peacemaking court.  Each of these are currently being implemented.

On October 14, 2008 The Klamath Tribes Child Support Enforcement Department was opened at the Klamath Tribal Courts and is taking new cases, as well as working on transferring existing cases from Oregon State.

Currently the Klamath Tribal Judiciary is accepting applications for Lay Advocates.  Lay Advocates who have passed the Klamath Tribes Bar Exam are available to assist tribal members with Tribal Court matters.  Please inquire with the Court Clerk.

Are you interested in being on the Judicial Commission?  Per Ordinance, the Judicial Commission is responsible for providing oversight and policy direction to the Klamath Tribes Judiciary. 

Persons wishing to serve on the Judicial Commission must possess the following minimum qualifications:

1. Be an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes;
2. Be at least twenty-one years of age on the date of appointment;
3. Not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving dishonesty or moral turpitude within ten years from the date of appointment;
4. Not be a member of the Tribal Council or running for a position on the Tribal Council;
5. Be familiar with the Constitution and laws of the Klamath Tribes;
6. Have a working knowledge of tribal government operations.

Judicial Commission Applications are available from the Tribal Council Secretary, Torina Case at 541-783-2199.

 

Klamath Tribal Courts   Justice Facility Planning Public Meeting

 

The Chiloquin Public Meeting will present Information ABOUT the planning GRANt PROJECT, collection of data and Survey disribution TO DETERMINE THE NEED AND DESIRE for a tribal JUSTICE facility.

The Klamath Tribes’ Tribal Courts is working on a planning project for potential new construction of a Tribal Justice Facility funded through the US Department of Justice, for Bureau of Justice Assistance Correctional Facilities Comprehensive Master Plan Project Grant. A community assessment and feasibility study of the community will be completed to provide data on the communities need for a Tribal Justice Facility located on Tribal land.  If it is found to be needed and desired, the grant also provides funds for the architectural design of the facility that would be specific to results of the first two studies.

Survey Available at: www.klamathtribalcourts.com   

OR directly at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cK_2fc1Rl3zsCARzcepVH7Aw_3d_3d
 

Note:    Drop Box’s for Print Outs of Survey’s are at locations below:

   Klamath Tribal Court, 116 E. Chocktoot Street, Chiloquin, OR 97624

    Klamath Tribes Administration, 501 Chiloquin Blvd., Chiloquin, OR 97624

    Klamath Tribes Health & Wellness Center, 330 Chiloquin Blvd., Chiloquin, OR 97624

    Kla-Mo-Ya Casino, 34333 Hwy. 97 North, Chiloquin, OR 97624

    Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services, 3949 South Sixth Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

    Chiloquin Community Center, 140 South First Street, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624

Contact:  Julie Ann Godwin, Project Manager, Klamath Tribal Courts, 116 E. Chocktoot Street, P.O. Box 1260, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 / Phone: (541) 783-3020 Ext. 106 / Fax: (541) 783-7522 / E-mail: Julie.godwin@klamathtribalcourts.com
 

Assessing Community Attitudes Toward Building a Justice Facility on Tribal Land

Complete the survey and be eligible to win over $500 worth of prizes!

The Klamath Tribes are surveying members of the Tribal community about the feasibility of building a justice facility on tribal land. A justice facility is a detention center or jail designed to detain youth or adult offenders. You have been selected to complete the survey because you are a member of the Klamath Tribal community.
 

All survey responses will be kept confidential. Names will not be linked to data or findings. You will be asked to provide your name and telephone number in order to enter you in the drawing for over $500 in prizes. The prizes will be awarded to 20 participants who complete a survey and provide the appropriate information. Winners will be announced by the Judicial Department on October 16, 2009.
 

The survey is intended for adults 18 years of age and older. If you are an adult, your input is greatly appreciated. The information you provide will be used to help the Tribes decide if building a justice facility on tribal land is feasible.
 

The survey site is safe and secure and participation has been approved by the Klamath Tribal Administration. On behalf of the Klamath Tribes Judicial Department, thank you for participating in the survey. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. If you wish to proceed, the link below will take you directly to the survey.  “Press Ctrl and left click the link” or “Copy and Paste” the below link into your “Browsers Address Bar Window” to follow the link.
 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cK_2fc1Rl3zsCARzcepVH7Aw_3d_3d

Instructions:

1.      Click on the Attached File.

2.      Read the Article about the Survey.

3.      Either “Click on the Link and Press the Ctrl on your keyboard” or “Copy and Past the Link into your Address Bar for your Browser and press enter”.

4.      When Survey appears read the questions and choose and answer. Click on the buttons to the answers you choose.

5.      Type/Write in any Comments you have in the comment boxes.

6.      Click on the “Next” button at the bottom of each page to go to the next and complete each one.

7.      Remember to Type/Write in  your personal information if you are interested in being entered into the drawing.

8.      You are able to Print the Survey with your answers before pressing “Done” by going to File then Print in the menu bar on the internet page.

9.      Press the “Done” button if you are finished and the Survey will then be Submitted.

10. Conduct Survey by Due Date: September 21, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.
 

Note:    Drop Box’s for Print Outs of Survey’s are at locations below:

   Klamath Tribal Court, 116 E. Chocktoot Street, Chiloquin, OR 97624

   Klamath Tribes Administration, 501 Chiloquin Blvd., Chiloquin, OR 97624

   Klamath Tribes Health & Wellness Center, 330 Chiloquin Blvd., Chiloquin, OR 97624

   Kla-Mo-Ya Casino, 34333 Hwy. 97 North, Chiloquin, OR 97624

   Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services, 3949 South Sixth Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603