Tribal Courts: How to Practice in Tribal Courts

Summary

This practice note discusses how to practice in Tribal Courts and provides an overview to assist in demystifying the Tribal Court systems for practitioners as well as preparing the practitioner for what will be expected of you when appearing in Tribal Courts. In light of the hundreds of Tribal Courts, specific familiarity of the judicial codes, criminal and civil rules of procedure, and judicial opinions as precedents in a particular court system is necessary for competent practice.