Tribal Court | Pueblo of Laguna

Departments

Scope of Work

The Pueblo of Laguna Court is the Judicial branch of the Pueblo of Laguna government. The Pueblo Court has jurisdiction over Civil and Criminal matters as they pertain to Laguna Tribal members and those non-tribal members who reside upon or enter the land of the Pueblo. The Pueblo Court consists of Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Children’s and Community Wellness Court. The Probation and Parole Services is under the umbrella of the Laguna Court. The Laguna Pueblo Court address all civil matters filed including but not limited to traffic, wildlife, trespass, probate, tort, commercial, debt, housing evictions and arrearages, paternity, legal separations, custody, child support, adoptions, protection orders, guardianships, name changes, children-in-need of care, juveniles, and ICWA cases. The Laguna Pueblo Court has concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the United States over major crimes and addresses all criminal matters under the Laguna Criminal Code, Elder Code and Family Protection Code. The criminal docket consists of arraignments, motion hearings, pre-trials, bench trials on the merits, jury trial, and probation review and revocation hearings.

Mission

In accordance with the Constitution of the Pueblo of Laguna, the Pueblo of Laguna Judicial branch exercises the Pueblo’s judicial powers. It does so in a professional, respectful, fair manner that recognizes tribal customs and traditions, and protects tribal sovereignty while promoting community safety, open communication and justice for all.