Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Anishinaabemowin
“Education”
Gikendaasowin Lac du Flambeau Tribal Education Department
Mino-ayaawin
“Being well”
Akiing Wenjikamagang
“That which comes from the land”
Anishinaabe Anokiiwinan
“Businesses/works”
Tribal Enterprises
Ogimaawiwin Anokiiwin
“Governance work/operations”
Anokiiwin
“Work”
Ge-aabajitoong
“Things to be used”
Other Pages/Resources
Bakaan Gegoo
“Other things”
Tribal Courts
Additional Info:
Tribal Ordinances
Appeals:
Chapter 80; Tribal Court Code; Three-member panel of judges; Notice of Appeals must be filed 20 days after judgment entered; Must post bond and filing fee and transcript deposit
Admission Requirements:
Fill out the Application to the Bar. Attorneys: Certificate of Good Standing from state Supreme Court and fee of $75.00; Lay Advocates: Submit affidavit reciting the qualifications of such spokesman to represent another before the Court accompanied by an admission fee of $25.00.
Court’s Source of Power: Tribal Constitution.
Rules of the Tribal Court
Subject Matter Jurisdiction:
Civil (includes traffic, child welfare, child support, paternity, housing, truancy, domestic abuse, juvenile drinking, landlord/tenant, Conservation/Natural Resources on and off reservation, and divorce); and CHIPS for children 17 years of age and under, Small Claims, Probate: Criminal (probation by Judges).
Personal Jurisdiction:
Tribal members; limited non-member Indian and non-Indians; and depending on subject matter.
Zaagiibagaa Healing to Wellness Court
New hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Additional Forms and Manuals:
Contact:
Garold Smith, Chief Judge
Jodie Bednar-Clemens, Tribal Attorney
Jane Beeler, Clerk of Courts
Phone: (715) 588-4239
Theresa Soulier, Deputy Clerk of Court
Phone: (715) 588-4200
Location:
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Gilbert Chapman Sr. Judicial Center
623 Peace Pipe Road
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
Mailing Address:
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Tribal Courts
PO Box 217
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538