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Tribal Court

Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Seal - Blue

Tribal Court

DEPARTMENT

Neal Latt

Tribal Court Chief Judge

Anita Huff

Chief Court Clerk

Emery Stokes

Deputy Court Clerk

Andrew Bogar

Deputy Court Clerk

CONTACT

Decorative pattern

The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Court is an independent judiciary, organized subject to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (vol. 25).

Pattern

As in state and federal court systems, BLR Tribal Court judges objectively consider and rule based on all applicable laws. The Court has the authority and expertise to interpret Tribal ordinances, interface with local, state and federal jurisdictions and adjudicate legal matters including: civil, family, intra-Tribal and inter-Tribal issues (the Court is qualified to adjudicate laws of any federally recognized Native American Tribe).

Judges are hired and appointed by the BLR Tribal Council, but the Court is mandated to operate impartially based on applicable law, and remain independent of any Tribal interest.

Ordinances

Sets of Tribal Laws, called Ordinances, are drafted and approved by the Tribal Council.

BLR Constitution

IRA Constitution

This Constitution governs the actions of the Tribe and provides the fundamental basis for adjudication of actions and circumstances, just as the U.S. Constitution governs the United States.

Tribal Court Calendar

Tribal Court Documents

Download the full list of ordinances HERE.

BLR Ordinances