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The Tribal Court is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

All members of the public are expected to sign in and pass through the security checkpoint once entering the Court building, no exceptions. The security checkpoint consists of passing through a metal detector as well as a thorough search of your belongings you may have on you. Gang attire will not be tolerated, anyone in gang attire will be turned away and a report may be filed with the Salt River Police Department pursuant to Salt River Code of Ordinances 6-7(a). Court Security is provided for the benefit of those who work in the building as well as for the public. Court Security is present to provide protection of people and property within the building.

Patrons should arrive early for all scheduled court matters as the security process can take some time.

Clerk’s Front Window

The clerk’s front window, located behind the security checkpoint, is the first point of contact you will have with the Court. At this window you will be able to interact with a court clerk regarding your court case, remember a court clerk is not allowed to provide any legal advice. Should you need legal advice, we suggest you contact the Salt River Legal Services Office at 480-362-5670.

At the clerk’s window you will be able to file petitions, motions, and any legal documents regarding your court case. Please see below for a list of fees associated with filings.

Filing Fees

Note: All fees are to be paid prior to a filing being accepted at the clerk’s window.

  • $10 – Civil Complaint, Comity Petition, Probate Petition, Forcible Detainer Complaint, Divorce Modification Petition, Guardianship Petition (Alleged Incapacitated Adult)
  • $40 – Divorce Petition, Separate Maintenance Petition, Annulment Petition
  • $50 – Appeal Petition

Divisions of the Court

  • Criminal
  • Juvenile
  • Civil
  • Appeals

Departments of the Court

The Court consists of a number of departments, these departments include, Judiciary, Court Administration, Court Clerks, Bailiff/Process Servers, Security, and the Probation department. Each department plays a role in delivering daily tasks that contribute to the success of Court operations.