NEZ PERCE TRIBAL COURT
P.O. Box 305 • 102 Lolo Street • Lapwai, Idaho 83540
Telephone: (208) 843-7338 | Email: courtclerk@nezperce.org | Fax: (208) 843-7337

The Nez Perce Tribal Court is a court of general jurisdiction, and hears criminal, civil, juvenile, and domestic relations cases. Personnel includes a Chief Judge, Associate Judge, Court Administrator, Court Clerks, Bailiff, and Court Navigator. The Court regularly works with the Prosecutor’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Tribal Police for transport, Social Services/Indian Child Welfare Program, and Child Support Enforcement.

NOTE: Ex parte contact with any judge is NOT allowed unless the Tribal Code provides an exception. “Ex parte” is a Latin phrase meaning “on one side only; by or for one party.” An ex parte communication occurs when a party to a case, or someone involved with a party, talks or writes (emails) to or otherwise communicates directly with the judge about the issues in the case without the other parties’ knowledge. 

SCHEDULED JURY TRIALS

Last updated:  May 30, 2024 1605hrs 

  Trial Date Case No. Case Type Judge
June 26, 2024 CR. 23-066/067 L.H. Criminal Phillips
July 24, 2024 CR. 23-175 A.W. Criminal Phillips
August 28, 2024 CR. 24-049 I.W. Criminal Phillips
September 25, 2024 CR. 23-123 J.W. Criminal Phillips
September 25, 2024 CR. 24-052 J.E. Criminal Phillips

 

Jury Pool 2024

The 2024 Jury Pool consists of approximately 184 names randomly drawn from the Master Jury Pool List (all eligible jurors). Notices for the 2024 Jury Pool were placed in the U.S. mail on January 18, 2024. Questions? Email JurorInfo@nezperce.org.

Court Staff

  • Natasha Anderson, Chief Judge
  • Hazel Arthur, Healing-To-Wellness Court Coordinator
  • Marla Cuevas-Jimenez, Court Administrator
  • Michelle Cutfinger, Court Clerk
  • Shanelle Freouf, Court Clerk
  • Ricky Hernandez, Court Navigator
  • Jeffrey Phillips, Associate Judge
  • Latoya Sisto, Court Bailiff
  • Yvette Whitman, Data Entry