The Law and Justice Department promotes the safety and well-being of community members and seeks justice for victims of crime.
Tribal Court
The Nez Perce Tribal Court handles criminal, civil, juvenile, and domestic cases.
Contact: (208) 843-7338 | courtclerk[at]nezperce.org
- Lapwai: 208-843-7338
- Kamiah: 208-935-2525
Police Department
The tribal police department works to keep communities safe and reduce crime.
Contact:
- Lapwai: 208-621-4809
- Kamiah: 208-935-4107
- Nez Perce County Dispatch: 208-799-3131
You can also report concerns or tips by emailing police@nezperce.org
Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
TERO ensures that Nez Perce citizens have their rightful share of employment, training, and other economic opportunities. By applying Indian preference, TERO increases employment among tribal citizens.
Contact: Melvin Wheeler | 208-621-3714 | melvinw@nezperce.org
- Lapwai: 208-843-7363
- Kamiah: 208-935-4703
Prevailing Wage Scale
This wage determination is subject to change and applies to all contracts within the jurisdiction of the Nez Perce Tribe Title 9 (TERO) unless Davis Bacon prevailing wages are applied to the contract, whichever is higher including apprentice and/or training
Click here for TERO Bylaws and Ordinance
- Contact the TERO office for the up to date list of CIBs
- Certified Indian Business Application
- TERO Skills Bank Application
- TERO Compliance Agreement
Child Support Enforcement
To protect the well-being of children, the Nez Perce Child Support Enforcement Program helps ensure children are supported by both parents. Based on cultural values and the tribal code, the program helps to reach agreements on child support. The program also assists with:
- Locating the other parent
- Paternity testing
- Beginning the legal process to receive child support payments
- Enforcing child support orders
- Changing current child support orders
Contact: 208-843-7362
Public Defender’s Office
The Public Defender represents all persons, juvenile and adult, accused of criminal matters in the Nez Perce Tribal Court. We strive to provide full representation throughout a case, to ensure each Tribal member’s civil rights are protected, and to provide information on rights and protections under Nez Perce Tribal Code and the Indian Civil Rights Act.
Contact: (208) 621-3866 | Leslieg@nezperce.org
Defender Staff:
Carmel McCurdy, Public Defender
Leslie Gilley, Office Specialist
Prosecutor’s Office
The Tribal Prosecutor represents the Nez Perce Tribe before the Court in criminal and juvenile cases.
Contact: 208-843-7361 | delraek@nezperce.org
Prosecutor Staff:
Anne Kelleher, Prosecutor
Mathew Eggers, Deputy Prosecutor
DelRae Kipp, Administrative Legal Assistant
Rusty George, Youth Diversion Program Coordinator
Adult & Juvenile Probation
The mission of the Adult and Juvenile Probation Department is to deliver high-quality probation service to all eligible clients, encouraging the rehabilitation and recovery of all defendants on probation by following fair, consistent, and transparent procedures that are consistent with the historical, cultural, and traditional practices of the Nez Perce Tribe.
Contact: Lapwai 208-621-3518; Kamiah 208-621-4776
Probation Staff:
Kenneth W. Bourgeau Jr., Supervisor | 208-621-3618 | kennethb@nezperce.org
Keith Kipp Sr., Probation Officer I & Community Service Coord. | 208-621-4721 | keithk@nezperce.org