The Muckleshoot Tribal Court administers the law pursuant to the Muckleshoot Code of Laws and subsequent Ordinances for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, its community, its people, and all persons, property, resources, and territories subject to its jurisdiction.
In addition to administering the court system, the Muckleshoot Tribe also provides advice-only Legal Aid Clinic services to eligible Tribal and Community members. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Muckleshoot Tribal Court at (253) 876-3203.
Muckleshoot Tribal Probation supervises defendants on probation, including regular check-ins, drug/alcohol testing, investigations to determine compliance, compliance checks, completing reports to the court and attending hearings. Probation further assist in formulating and implementing alternative sentencing and/or sanctions to confinement. Probation works with other Tribal programs and departments in regards to clients under the jurisdiction of Tribal Court, coordinating with other programs regarding treatment, employment, education, and community service.
Serving legal documents for Tribal Court for Criminal matters, Exclusions, Elder Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders. A process server’s primary job is to deliver legal documents to a party named in a legal action. The purpose is to provide notice that the legal action has begun or that documents have been filed in the case.
Conduct home/property visits with regard to the Tribe’s Nuisance Ordinance violations. Working with the Community Safety Team, Local Law Enforcement, Code Enforcement, the community and the Prosecutor’s Office for compliance and or corrective action through the courts. Providing local resource information such as shelters, programing, clothing, food, and treatment outreach referrals. Working with community members to hear their concerns, discuss solutions and following up with the concerns.
This court will seek to reduce alcohol and other drug abuse and recidivism among our nonviolent offenders who come before the tribal court. In order for us to accomplish this we will implement judicial intervention, supervision, treatment, Substance use Disorder treatment as well as Mental Health counseling. Some of our functions will include:
The mission of the Muckleshoot Juvenile Healing to Wellness Program is to maximize cultural and strength based services provided to juveniles that reduce drug use and criminal activity. The Healing to Wellness Team is committed to reducing recidivism and providing care for substance abuse as an alternative to punitive action.
In 2021 an Elders Panel Program was created to have discussions with Juveniles that were in the Healing to Wellness Program, The Panel consists of 6 Elders, a note taker and Juvenile Coordinator.
Rita Martin, Director of Tribal Member Advocacy, is dedicated to the Muckleshoot Tribal Members, Employees and Community members; and has worked for the Muckleshoot Tribe for 40+ years. The Department of Tribal Member Advocacy oversees Adult Protective Services Program, Child ...
The Parental Advocacy Program supports, advocates, and assists parents and guardians experiencing the ICW/MCFS system. Our services are available to Muckleshoot Tribal Members or parents and guardians of Muckleshoot Children.
Sometimes the legal system can be confusing. The Muckleshoot Victim Services Program is here to assist you when you have been the victim of any type of crime. We offer support and can help you step-by-step through the processes so you don’t feel alone.
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