Tribal Court

545 State Route 37, Akwesasne
Weekdays, 8:00 a m to 4:00 p m
Phone: 518-358-6300

Mission: Our Children, Our Families, Our Courts, Our Future!

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court currently consists of a Traffic and Civil Court. The Traffic Court is well established and has adjudicated traffic offenses since December 2000. Traffic Court is held every Monday night beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the courtroom at the Justice Building.

The Civil Court hears all non-criminal cases on a scheduled, as needed basis, within the courtroom of the Justice Building. These cases are heard by the Chief Judge.

A Family Court system, although not fully operational, is gaining progress on a daily basis and will be designed to hear all family cases that are currently being held in the off reserve court systems. The first ‘part’ of this Court shall consist of a Child Support Enforcement Unit.

The Healing to Wellness/Drug Court is housed under the Tribal Court and provides a judicially supervised program that uses cultural traditions for rehabilitation to restore and heal an individual. This part of the Tribal Court works collaboratively with neighboring Courts.

Judicial Oversight Commission (JOC) Publications:

The Court hereby gives notice that the following individuals have delinquent judgments at the Court. Pursuant to the SRMT Good Standing Policy, the Court may transfer the judgment debtor’s name to the SRMT Tribal Council or its designee after providing three (3) reminder notices. Judgments may be paid by personal check or money order only. Please mail payments to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court 545 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY, 13655. Do not stop by the Court to pay your judgment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Court staff may not assist you in person. If you have any questions, please email Takarakoten Burns, Court Clerk, at takarakoten.burns@srmt-nsn.gov or call the Court at (518) 358-6300 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Delinquent Judgments:

If you require more time to pay your judgment, please notify the Court.

If you wish to appeal your judgment, please consult the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Rules of Appellate Procedure located at https://www.srmt-nsn.gov/tribal_court.

Judgments may be paid by personal check or money order only. Please mail to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court 545 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY, 13655. If you have any questions, please email the Court Clerks at the following addresses: Takarakoten Burns - takarakoten.burns@srmt-nsn.gov, Karen Connors-Oakes - karenconnorsoakes@srmt-nsn.gov.

Publications:

Administrative Order 2020-04 Amendment to 2020-03 Administrative Order Court Operations During the COVID-19 Emergency
Administrative Order of the Court - Appeals Court Affirms Tribal Court Administrative Order 2020-02
Administrative Order 2020-01 Cease and Desist
Administrative Order 2020-03 Court Operations During the COVID-19 Emergency
Administrative Order 2020-02 Suspending Filing Requirements, Docket book Rules, and Postponing Scheduled Court Dates
Administrative Order on Rule 20 of SRMT Rules of Civil Procedure
Attorney Practice Requirements - TCR 18-2008
Court Filing Fees - TCR 2010-99
Frequently Asked Questions - Tribal Traffic Court
Land Dispute Resolution Ordinance - TCR 2009-69
Resolution of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to Amend the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court and Judiciary Code - TCR 2012-13
Resolution of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to Appoint Members to the Judicial Oversight Commission - TCR 2012-14
Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure - TCR 16-2008
Rules of Civil Procedure - TCR 20-2008
Rules of Evidence - TCR 17-2008
Rules and Procedures of The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Commission on Judicial Conduct
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Animal Control Ordinance - 08-03-2009
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Civil Code - TCR 2008-19
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Traffic Law - TCR 2001-25
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Sex Offender Registration and Notification Ordinance
Traffic Amendment - TCR 2010-40
Tribal Court and Judiciary Code - TCR 22-2008

Forms:

If you are interested in enforcing a Tribal Court Judgment in New York please see the information below.

NOTE: If you are seeking a waiver for filing fees related to New York State recognition of a Tribal Court judgment please visit https://www.nycourts.gov/court... for more information. Also check with the Court you are filing the petition with for further assistance.

Articles:

Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, Professor Carrie E. Garrow and Michelle E. Hellebeke - Reprinted with permission from the New York State BarAssociation Journal, March/April 2014, Vol. 86, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207.
Best Interest of an Indian Child, by Hon. Peter J. Herne - Reprinted with permission from the New York State BarAssociation Journal, March/April 2014, Vol. 86, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207.
Government Law and Policy and the Indian Child Welfare Act - By Professor Carrie E. Garrow - Reprinted with permission from the New York State BarAssociation Journal, March/April 2014, Vol. 86, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207
Real Meaning of ICWA Noncompliance, by Hon. Lizbeth Gonzalez - Reprinted with permission from the New York State BarAssociation Journal, March/April 2014, Vol. 86, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207.
The Teach ICWA Initiative, an Action Plan, by Hon. Lizbeth Gonzalez and Hon. Sharon S. Townsend - Reprinted with permission from the New York State BarAssociation Journal, March/April 2014, Vol. 86, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207.

Affliated Groups:

New York Federal-State-Tribal Courts And Indian Nations Justice Forum