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On August 1, 2006 @ 1:00pm Klamath Tribes Tribal Court held it’s 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 the court is hearing only juvenile and limited civil matters, and is working closely with Tribal Social Services to continue to accept transfers from the State Court in matters involving our Tribal youth.  Both General Council and Tribal Council have set forth the premise that our future is in our youth and both recognize the importance of having a court to deal more appropriately with the cultural issues that are often times lacking in the State system. 

Currently the Klamath Tribal Judiciary is accepting applications for Lay Advocates.  Please inquire with the Court Clerk.

Are you interested in being on the Judicial Commission?  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.