Why Practice in Tribal Courts?
Why Practice in Tribal Courts?
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The case for more attorneys in tribal courts, by Marc Dedenbach in the Michigan Bar Journal (November 2024).
The case for more attorneys in tribal courts, by Marc Dedenbach in the Michigan Bar Journal (November 2024).
Tribal Law Research
Tribal Law Research
Tribal Constitutions
Tribal Constitutions
Tribal Codes
Tribal Codes
Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Not all publically available - contact the Tribe)
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Tribal Court Rules and Opinions
Tribal Court Rules and Opinions
Bay Mills Indian Community
Court Rules (some adopted by ordinance)
The Court will post any future opinions on their website.
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Some opinions are available via Westlaw and Lexis
Hannahville Indian Community
Court Rules (some adopted by ordinance)
Court Forms & Opinions are not available online
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Court Rules (some adopted by ordinance)
Court Opinions are not available online
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Court Rules (under construction)
Court Forms & Opinions are not available online
The Court's number (906)-358-0330
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians
Some opinions are available via Westlaw and Lexis
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Some opinions are available via Westlaw and Lexis
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Civil Rules (some adopted by ordinance)
Opinions are not available online
Saginaw Chippewa Reservation Boundaries Settlement Materials
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Some tribal court opinions, like those of the GTB, NHBP, and LTBB can be found on WestLaw and Lexis. The National Indian Law Library at NARF is another great source of tribal court opinions and codes.
Tribal Court Bar Membership Information
Tribal Court Bar Membership Information
(as of 9/18/2024)
(as of 9/18/2024)
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Hannahville Indian Community
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Michigan Court Rule 2.615
Michigan Court Rule 2.615
Michigan Court Rule 2.615 regarding Full Faith & Credit and links to implementing instruments
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