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109 Norkok, Street, Fort. Washakie, Wyoming 82514
Latest Court Updates
Holiday Closures
- November 25 and 26: Court closed. On November 26, adult arraignments will be held at 10:00 am and bonds accepted 10:00 am to noon.
- December 24 and 25: Court closed.
- December 26: Open for adult arraignments at 10:00 am. Bonds accepted 10:00 am to noon.
- January 1: Court closed.
- January 2: Open for adult arraignments at 10:00 am. Bonds accepted 10:00 am to noon.
About the Court
Welcome To Wind River Tribal Court
The Shoshone & Arapaho Courts of the Wind River Reservation are Courts of general civil and criminal jurisdiction at both the trial and appellate levels.
The Wind River Tribal Court serves the Wind River Reservation and members of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribe. The Shoshone and Arapaho Law and Order Code was adopted in 1987 by both tribes. There have been updates and revisions to the code since that time and the Wind River Tribal Court enforces the tribal code.
Mission
“The Mission of the Wind River Tribal Court is to provide a consistent forum for the legal resolution of all disputes within the Court’s jurisdiction, arising between members of the community, by implementing Tribal Law in an equitable and respectful way, while promoting the community values of respect and culture that allow for unity, fairness and due process for all members of the community.”
For court matters :
307-332-6702
For public defender matters :
307-332-3676
For prosecution matters :
307-332-9255
FILING FEES
Schedule of Fees to Court
The Court will only accept cashier’s checks or money orders payable to the court
at the address listed on this site.
Family Matters
- Divorce (no children)….$125.00
- Adoption………………….$150.00
- Emancipation………….$100.00
Free Legal Advice
Legal Aid of Wyoming provides legal advice to the public.
Scholarship Application
Scholarship applications are open. Apply online here.
The History
Our 31 Years Of History in Tribal Court has been to protect our People, Land and Rights.
2018
The Wind River Inter-Tribal Council adopted the Domestic and Family Violence Code.
2018
The Wind River Tribal Court was created for the benefit of all tribal members and residents of the reservation. The WRTC enforces the SALOC.
2016
A Court of Indian Offenses was implemented on the reservation for Eastern Shoshone tribal members and the Northern Arapaho Tribal Court was created for Northern Arapaho tribal members.
2008
The Traffic Code was revised
1987
The Shoshone and Arapaho Law and Order Code (SALOC) was adopted and the Shoshone and Arapaho Tribal Court was created.