Mission Statement:

To provide an effective and fair forum to handle all matters of law arising under the duly enacted laws of the Kickapoo Tribal Code.

To create and maintain a working relationship within the area of  other jurisdictions and service providers.

History of the Court:

On  April 3, 1987, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma adopted an agreement with Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, to designate the Court of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, as the Court for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.

This Court heard matters:

             -Civil

             -Criminal

             -Juvenile

             -Appellate

On July 1, 1991, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma administered their own Judicial system at the Kickapoo Tribe Complex.

                       JURISDICTION:

The Court shall have Personal & Subject Matter over the following individuals:

-Members of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

-Indians that are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe that reside in the jurisdiction of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

-Non-Indian or Non-Tribal member (s) that  are named as defendant in a case, who consent to the jurisdiction  of the Court,

 

  

Staff:

 

 The Kickapoo Tribal Court staff consists of: 

             Court Administrator

             Deputy Court Clerk

Judicial Staff consist of:

             Three- Supreme Court Judges

             Two– District Court  Judges

             Public Defender

             Attorney General

 

 

Court Filing Fees:

 

This is a list of the most common request that we receive through the Kickapoo Tribal Court:

 

CIVIL FEES:

Tribal members                          $25.00

Non-Tribal members                  $50.00

Service by Tribal Police             $30.00

(Summons & Subpoenas)

Marriage License                        $25.00

Motions after Decree                $20.00

Incarceration (per day)             $20.00

 

OTHER:

Certified Copies                         $5.00

Fingerprints (outside KTO)       $30.00

 

Make Money Order or Cashers check payable to Kickapoo Tribal Court  

No CASH or PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.

Outside Resources:

We currently have Tammy Stoilby a representative from the Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) that comes once a month to provide free services to those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Appointments are from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact Tribal Court at (405) 964-4136

to schedule an appointment and walk-ins are welcomed.

Services provided:

Preparing legal documents

Assist filing out legal forms

Answer question about legal issues

 

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Native American who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, who meets  the income guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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