Our Mission
To provide an effective and fair forum to handle all matters of law arising under the duly enacted laws of the Kickapoo Tribal Code.
To create and maintain a working relationship within the area of other jurisdictions and service providers.
DISCLAIMER: See Disclaimer Here
History of the Court
On April 3, 1987, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma adopted an agreement with Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, to designate the Court of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, as the Court for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.
On July 1, 1991, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma administered their own Judicial system at the Kickapoo Tribal Complex.
In transferring the cases from Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma to the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, the following information is a list of the types of cases represented:
Juvenile (closed) 38 cases
Juvenile (open) 24 cases
Criminal (closed) 57 cases
Criminal (open) 32 cases
Civil (closed) 18 cases
Civil (open) 5 cases
Guardianship (open) 5 cases
Tribal Jurisdiction
North of the Canadian River
South of the Deep Fork River
East of Indian Meridian Road
West of Kickapoo Street, Shawnee, OK
The Court shall have Personal & Subject Matter over the following individuals:
Members of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Persons that are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe that reside in the jurisdiction of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Non-Indian or Non-Tribal members that are named as a defendant in a case, who consent to the jurisdiction of the Court.
Court Filing Fees
This is a list of the most common requests that we receive through the Kickapoo Tribal Court:
CIVIL FEES:
Veterans - No cost
Tribal Members - $25.00
Non-Tribal Members - $50.00
Service by Tribal police (Summons & Subpoenas) - $30.00
Marriage license - $25.00
Motions after Decree - $20.00
Incarceration Fee (per day) - $50.00
OTHER: Certified Copies - $5.00
Make money order or cashiers check payable to Kickapoo Tribal Court. NO CASH or PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.
Outside Resources:
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Eligibility Requirements: Must be Native American who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, who meets the income guidelines.
You can also contact the Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (O.I.L.S.) at
405-943-6457
Oklahoma Legal Aid
OKLaw.org
1-800-534-5243
Rules of Civil Procedure
CONTACT US
Tanya Thompson • Court clerk
Josh Kashwer • deputy Court clerk
Kayla Jimenez • Secretary
Judicial Staff:
Marsha Harlan • Kyle Haskins • Lisa Otipoby-Herbert • Philip D. Lujan • Albert Ghezzi • Yvonne decker galey
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS)
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
105365 SOUTH HWY 102 (BUILDING c)
MCLOUD, OK 74851
