Menominee Tribal Court

Admission Requirements

• Attorney:
  • Application along with the Certificate of Good Standing
  • Fee
• Non-Attorney:
  • Application along with the Certificate of Completion of Paralegal Training
  • Fee
  • Meet with Chief Justice

Court's Source of Power

• Tribal Constitution

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

• Criminal
• Civil
• Juvenile
• Probate
• Family
• Traffic
• Conservation
• Small Claims

Personal Jurisdiction

• Menominee Tribal Members
• Non-Members Residing on the Reservation
• Pursuant to Inter-tribal Agreements
• Individuals with tribal interactions

Tribal Membership Criteria

• At least 1/4 Menominee Blood