NEZ PERCE TRIBAL COURT
P.O. Box 305 • 222 Wildcat Avenue • Lapwai, Idaho 83540
Telephone: (208) 843-7338 | Fax: (208) 843-7337
Email: courtclerk@nezperce.org
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 (or emails) to or otherwise communicates directly with the judge about the issues in the case without the other party’s knowledge.
SCHEDULED JURY TRIALS
Last updated: July 2, 2025 1450hrs
There are five (5) cases scheduled for jury trial. It is likely at least one case will go to trial in late August.
| Case No. | Case Title | Jury Trial Date | Judge |
| CR. 25-011 | Nez Perce Tribe v. R. Ellenwood | August 27, 2025 | Phillips |
| CR. 24-097 | Nez Perce Tribe v. T. Gordon | August 27, 2025 | Phillips |
| CR. 25-013 | Nez Perce Tribe v. R. Running | August 27, 2025 | Phillips |
| CR. 25-023 | Nez Perce Tribe v. D. Johnson | September 24, 2025 | Phillips |
| CR. 25-044 et al | Nez Perce Tribe v. J.B. Greene | September 24, 2025 | Phillips |
Jury Pool 2025
The 2025 Jury Pool consists of approximately 200 names randomly drawn from the Master Jury Pool List (all eligible jurors). Notices for the 2025 Jury Pool were be mailed at or around February 10, 2025. Questions? Email JurorInfo@nezperce.org.
Court Staff
- Shanelle Freouf, Court Clerk
- Michelle Cutfinger, Court Clerk
- Sonia Van Woerkom, temporary Court Clerk/Reception
- Yvette Whitman, Interim Court Administrator
- Latoya Sisto, Court Bailiff
Judges
- Natasha K. Anderson
- Jeffrey Phillips