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Genealogy question (Entered by MarthaAnn, 2/25/2008)
Touching Spirit Bear (Entered by Homie-T, 2/8/2008)
Gaming license revoked (Entered by fellow, 1/31/2008)
Jurisdiction of other Tribal courts over non-members (Entered by A concerned tribal member, 1/30/2008)
Alaska Native Custody Laws (Entered by JM, 1/21/2008)
RE: Alaska Native Custody Laws (Entered by NTJRC Staff, 2/29/2008)
FMIT children involvement with social services (Entered by YM Jenkins, 1/3/2008)
Tribal paralegal or similar position (Entered by 1001928@dakotavillage.org, 11/14/2007)
DNA/Blood Testing (Entered by onelilsparkle, 11/13/2007)
Looking for a book (Entered by jenn, 11/7/2007)
Tribal Court Advocacy Training (Entered by Wendy Church, 10/23/2007)
College Funding (Entered by Ariel, 10/15/2007)
how do i contact my tribe (Entered by budding_rose_2007@yahoo.com, 10/6/2007)
How do I get on the Tribe's Roll? (Entered by dawn reeves/budding_rose_2007@yahoo.com, 10/6/2007)
Getting a Housing Asst? (Entered by cory lee, 9/23/2007)
tribal police misconduct (Entered by chris young, 9/17/2007)
Coordinated Community Response Team (Entered by Judy Kalar, CCR Team Leader, 9/17/2007)
Custody Battle (Entered by Ms. Klyne, 9/6/2007)
Custody Filing (Entered by Jane Doe, 10/30/2006)
RE: Custody Filing (Entered by Lakotamike@gmail.com, 11/22/2006)
protocol for totem poles (Entered by williew, 9/7/2006)
Seeking attorney (Entered by justin_mcdonald@und.nodak.edu, 8/23/2006)
Attorney needed (Entered by Calindn, 7/22/2006)
Custody battle w/the state of CT. who will not honor my tribal court papers from the tribal judge (Entered by A frustrated Quechan mother stuck in CT., 7/13/2006)
RE: Custody battle w/the state of CT. who will not honor my tribal court papers from the tribal judge (Entered by Lakota Mike, 7/29/2006)
Tribal Prisons (Entered by Clark Proffitt, 6/20/2006)
change of venue (Entered by desireedivine@yahoo.com, 4/22/2006)
Funding for legal representation (Entered by iyandutawi@cableone.net, 4/21/2006)
RE: Funding for legal representation (Entered by rosebud sioux, 4/22/2006)
Indian Child Welfare Act is a Federal Law (Entered by Indian mother in similar situation, 4/15/2006)
RE: Indian Child Welfare Act is a Federal Law (Entered by Staff, NTJRC, 4/17/2006)
newly enrolled (Entered by anonymous, 4/14/2006)
non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by ****************, 4/13/2006)
RE: non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by staff, 4/13/2006)
RE: non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by ???????????, 4/14/2006)
RE: non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by michaelrocco78@yahoo.com, 4/14/2006)
RE: non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by Indian mother in similar situation, 4/15/2006)
RE: non marriage child custody in state court (Entered by hpoe this answers your question..................., 4/16/2006)
reservation (Entered by michaelrocco78@yahoo.com, 4/13/2006)
RE: reservation (Entered by anonymous, 4/14/2006)
Child Support Jurisdiction (Entered by confused non-custodial father, 4/12/2006)
RE: Child Support Jurisdiction (Entered by Tina, staff, 4/12/2006)
Clallam County Court and Washington State vs. Indian mother (Entered by Eyle@wavecable.com , 4/6/2006)
RE: Clallam County Court and Washington State vs. Indian mother (Entered by Anonymous, 4/7/2006)
who owns the section line on alloted ground (Entered by m_burgee@yahoo.com, 4/4/2006)
RE: who owns the section line on alloted ground (Entered by Tina, Staff, 4/12/2006)
child support (Entered by Innocent father......, 4/2/2006)
RE: child support (Entered by Tina, Staff, 4/12/2006)
HELP!!! Who has jurisdiction (Entered by Tina Heinrich, 3/29/2006)
RE: HELP!!! Who has jurisdiction (Entered by Tina, Staff, 3/30/2006)
assistance for elderly person (Entered by WA state,assisting elderly, 3/6/2006)
Non-Native Wife Seeking Divorce (Entered by Scared Mom, 3/3/2006)
RE: Non-Native Wife Seeking Divorce (Entered by Tina, Staff, 3/3/2006)
Court Management Computer Software (Entered by phillis - 1854 authority conservation court, 2/24/2006)
RE: Court Management Computer Software (Entered by Tina, Staff, 3/6/2006)
Holding a tribal member in tribal court jail (Entered by bernicem606@yahoo.com, 2/2/2006)
RE: Holding a tribal member in tribal court jail (Entered by Staff, Tina, 2/8/2006)
Irquois Child taken from father 48 yrs ago, need legal help (Entered by angeldovemom, 1/26/2006)
RE: Irquois Child taken from father 48 yrs ago, need legal help (Entered by Tina, Staff, 2/8/2006)
Divorce and the ICWA (Entered by Anonymous, 1/21/2006)
RE: Don't know what to do (Entered by NTJRC Staff, 1/27/2006)
RE: Don't know what to do (Entered by J.W. Morris, 3/28/2006)
Unsure (Entered by Karen N., 1/16/2006)
RE: Unsure (Entered by Nanette Gledhill, Indian Child Welfare Specialist, 1/17/2006)
How to write a code of ethics (Entered by GED, 11/16/2005)
RE: How to write a code of ethics (Entered by Staff, 2/8/2006)
The book Spirit Bear and Circle Justice (Entered by Tanner, 10/18/2005)
RE: Circle Justice (Entered by Tina, Staff, 10/21/2005)
RE: Circle Justice Information Online (Entered by courtney, 3/23/2006)
RE: Circle Justice Information Online (Entered by Heather, 9/30/2006)
RE: Circle Justice Information Online (Entered by Kellie, 10/13/2006)
Both parents consent? (Entered by AWirth, 10/15/2005)
RE: Both parents consent? (Entered by Tina, Staff, 10/21/2005)
How to find Native attorney? (Entered by tlball40@yahoo.com, 9/27/2005)
RE: How to find Native attorney? (Entered by Tina, Staff, 10/21/2005)
Arrest Warrants (Entered by Cheryl, 9/19/2005)
RE: Arrest Warrants (Entered by Tina, Staff, 10/21/2005)
Divorce in Tribal Court (Entered by lareina@supanet.com, 9/15/2005)
RE: Divorce in Tribal Court (Entered by Staff, 10/21/2005)
UCLA Extension offers Tribal Legal Studies online (Entered by hwilliam@uclaextension.edu, 9/14/2005)
Tribal Registry (Entered by Rose Davis, 7/4/2005)
RE: Tribal Registry (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
RE: Tribal Registry (Entered by Dawn Blankenship, 12/27/2005)
Jurisdiction of Federal Court Orders (Entered by Rachele, 3/23/2005)
RE: Jurisdiction of Federal Court Orders (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Native American attorney help? (Entered by gran, 3/20/2005)
RE: Native American attorney help? (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Free Law Enforcement Agency Website Hosting & Internet (Entered by National Center for Rural Law Enforcement, 3/19/2005)
Law School recommendation in Chicago (Entered by theshos@aol.com, 3/1/2005)
RE: Law School recommendation in Chicago (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Fort McDowell Yavapai Tribal Courts - HELP??? (Entered by Some concerned friends, 2/21/2005)
RE: Fort McDowell Yavapai Tribal Courts - HELP??? (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/15/2005)
Divorce, full or joint custody? (Entered by MWashington, 2/17/2005)
RE: Divorce, full or joint custody? (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Child Support (Entered by michelle , 2/16/2005)
RE: Child Support (Entered by Staff, 3/7/2005)
RE: Child Support (Entered by lakota_eyes, 11/16/2005)
advisement of tribal court hearing (Entered by upset in alaska, 2/15/2005)
RE: advisement of tribal court hearing (Entered by Staff, 3/7/2005)
Destroying old files (Entered by Patti Shelkey Three Affiliated Tribes ND , 2/1/2005)
RE: Destroying old files (Entered by staff, 2/16/2005)
circle justice (Entered by luismiguel, 1/25/2005)
RE: circle justice (Entered by Susan Bame Hoover, 2/2/2005)
Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by Billy Pascua, 1/20/2005)
RE: Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by Sarah Deer, 1/25/2005)
RE: Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by ASU Indian Law Alum, 3/21/2005)
Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by Billy Pascua, 1/20/2005)
RE: Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by Brandt Swardenski, 2/7/2005)
RE: Which law school in the U.S offers the most extensive, prominent, considerable, or reputible Tribal Law program to date? (Entered by Prof. C. Zuni Cruz, 3/23/2005)
Impeachment (Entered by whitemtn_apache@yahoo.com, 1/6/2005)
RE: Impeachment (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Tribal Jurisdiction (Entered by Richinda Adams@itt.com, 10/29/2004)
RE: Tribal Jurisdiction (Entered by Amy M., 12/6/2004)
Tribal Law & Gay Marriage (Entered by Eric, 10/16/2004)
RE: Tribal Law & Gay Marriage (Entered by Albert Hobson; cruise352002@yahoo.ca, 11/29/2004)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Entered by UNMlaw, 8/27/2004)
RE: Alternative Dispute Resolution (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Free Tribal Code Drafting Services (Entered by Jill Tompkins, Director, CU Indian Law Clinic, 8/5/2004)
Concerned Advocate In Hawaii (Entered by Allegra Kauo, 6/25/2004)
RE: Concerned Advocate In Hawaii (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Legal assistance/advice for Individuals? (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
RE: Legal assistance/advice for Individuals? (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
How do I become an enrolled tribal member? (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
RE: How do I become an enrolled tribal member? (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
Recognition to The Tuscarora Nation (Entered by Dexter Arora Ruffin , dutch4023663@yahoo.com, 7573037132, 6/21/2004)
RE: Recognition to The Tuscarora Nation (Entered by Tina - Staff, 6/22/2004)
Scholarship help (Entered by Associate that cares, 6/9/2004)
RE: Scholarship help (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
HELP!! child custody at stake (Entered by indianboy, 6/3/2004)
RE: HELP!! child custody at stake (Entered by sarah, 6/5/2004)
Blood Quantum, Discrimination, Minority Rights (Entered by Kim, 6/3/2004)
RE: Blood Quantum, Discrimination, Minority Rights (Entered by sarah, 6/5/2004)
RE: Blood Quantum, Discrimination, Minority Rights (Entered by alex, 9/27/2005)
Native American Seeking information for a name change. (Entered by nameless, 5/31/2004)
RE: Native American Seeking information for a name change. (Entered by Tina, 6/3/2004)
Tribal Court Policies & Procedures Manual (Entered by Mike Anderson, Court Officer Ak-Chin Tribal Court, 5/3/2004)
RE: Tribal Court Policies & Procedures Manual (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Child Support (Entered by un, 2/13/2004)
RE: Child Support (Entered by Tina, 4/5/2004)
RE: Child Support (Entered by Stephanie, 4/21/2004)
Tribal benefits (Entered by Toni in N.C., 2/7/2004)
RE: Who do I contact? (Entered by Tina, 6/22/2004)
U.S. v. Lara Case? (Entered by Riko, 1/6/2004)
RE: U.S. v. Lara Case? (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Pine Ridge Res-getting vicious dogs(pitbulls) outlawed (Entered by Ellen Rodriguez opagila@hotmail.com, 11/19/2003)
RE: Pine Ridge Res-getting vicious dogs(pitbulls) outlawed (Entered by Native Bruin, 1/6/2004)
Native Youth (Entered by dakotawoman_dee@yahoo.com, 10/24/2003)
RE: Native Youth (Entered by Tina, 2/19/2004)
History of legislation concerning Indians (Entered by helenwho@intergate.com, 9/6/2003)
RE: History of legislation concerning Indians (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
How do I get a CDIB. (Entered by ameyj@earthlink.net, 8/25/2003)
RE: How do I get a CDIB. (Entered by Linda K. in AK, 8/28/2003)
Southwest (Entered by pat lopez, 8/21/2003)
RE: Southwest (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Free Tribal Code and Constitution Drafting Services (Entered by Jill Tompkins, Director, CU Indian Law Clinic, 8/21/2003)
Constitution of Standing Rock Sioux (Entered by Douglas, extern @ NPILC, 8/13/2003)
RE: Constitution of Standing Rock Sioux (Entered by Douglas, extern @ NPILC, 8/19/2003)
Who has Jurisdiction????? (Entered by TJDsSweetie, 7/23/2003)
RE: Who has Jurisdiction????? (Entered by Linda Para legal student. , 7/25/2003)
RE: Who has Jurisdiction????? (Entered by Bonnie - Criminal Justice student and Officer of the Court , 3/16/2004)
who knows? (Entered by Tammie Anderson, 7/15/2003)
RE: who knows? (Entered by anonymous, 7/20/2003)
Finding a medicine man (Entered by cjm, 6/27/2003)
RE: Finding a medicine man (Entered by 12/15/03, 11/17/2003)
RE: Finding a medicine man (Entered by A.Stauft., 3/11/2004)
RE: Finding a medicine man (Entered by Pat L., 2/15/2005)
RE: Finding a medicine man (Entered by A concerned party, 4/10/2006)
peacemaker court (Entered by patricia grant, 6/16/2003)
RE: peacemaker court (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
blood test (Entered by huntdln@aol.com, 4/25/2003)
RE: blood test (Entered by cef@dnacenter.com, 7/10/2003)
Oceti Sakowin (Sioux) Treaties Needed (Entered by cunksi@yahoo.com, 4/5/2003)
RE: Oceti Sakowin (Sioux) Treaties Needed (Entered by Staff of Tribal Law & Policy Institute, 4/11/2003)
Native Alcohol Rehab Programs ?? (Entered by D.Yazzie, 3/22/2003)
RE: Native Alcohol Rehab Programs ?? (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
information (Entered by juan tovar, 2/25/2003)
RE: information (Entered by Red Menace, 6/17/2003)
Youth Peer Court (Entered by Maxene, Tribal Court Clerk, 1/20/2003)
RE: Youth Peer Court (Entered by Kirsten, law student, 3/15/2003)
RE: Youth Peer Court (Entered by Kirsten, 3/17/2003)
Judges (Entered by Pam Stein, 1/4/2003)
RE: Judges (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Need Tribal Code Developed or Revised? (Entered by Jill Tompkins, Director, CU Indian Law Clinic, 1/3/2003)
uncooperative BIA (Entered by Wilma Bell Fyllesvold, 12/16/2002)
RE: uncooperative BIA (Entered by Jill Tompkins, Director, Indian Law Clinic, 1/3/2003)
Tribal Court Personnel Job Descriptions (Entered by Barb Poitra, 12/12/2002)
RE: Tribal Court Personnel Job Descriptions (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Alaska Specific Codes (Entered by rrmoto@maniilaq.org, 10/29/2002)
RE: Alaska Specific Codes (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Registration (Entered by shawna tortes, 10/24/2002)
RE: Registration (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
Tribal Drug Courts (Entered by Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, 10/24/2002)
RE: Tribal Drug Courts (Entered by NTJRC Staff, 10/24/2002)
Divorce & Child Custody (Entered by I. Parker, 10/23/2002)
RE: Divorce & Child Custody (Entered by Red Menace, 6/17/2003)
RE: Divorce & Child Custody (Entered by Red Menace, 6/17/2003)
RE: Divorce & Child Custody (Entered by Linda para legal student in Fort Myers Fl., 7/25/2003)
RE: Divorce & Child Custody (Entered by Red Menace, 7/31/2003)
Court Structure (Entered by Sandhya Gupta, 10/23/2002)
RE: Court Structure (Entered by Tina, 8/16/2005)
Conflict Resolution as Peacemaking (Entered by Michael Evans, 10/23/2002)
RE: Conflict Resolution as Peacemaking (Entered by Mike A. Jackson, Magistrate/Keeper of the Circle, 10/23/2002)
Tribal Court Directories (Entered by Elizabeth Rugaber, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Court Directories (Entered by Valerie Simpson, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Court Directories (Entered by Albert Hobson; cruise352002@yahoo.ca, 11/29/2004)
Tribal Code Writing Projects Needed (Entered by Jill E. Tompkins, Director, Indian Law Clinic, 10/23/2002)
Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Entered by leslie Campbell, 10/23/2002)
RE: Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Entered by weeble013@aol.com, 10/23/2002)
RE: Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Entered by Christopher B., 4/15/2003)
RE: Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Entered by staff, 5/14/2004)
Tribal Appellate Courts (Entered by GQUINN@NVCOURTS.STATE.NV.US, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Appellate Courts (Entered by llouch@sagchip.org, 10/23/2002)
Search and Siezure (Entered by danjdex@hotmail.com, 10/23/2002)
RE: Search and Siezure (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
Ethics (Entered by Tribal Member, 10/23/2002)
RE: Ethics (Entered by A Tribal Member, 10/23/2002)
RE: Ethics (Entered by Tina, NTJRC, 8/16/2005)
P.L. 280 and P.L. 638 (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
RE: P.L. 280 and P.L. 638 (Entered by zi2piska@hotmail.com, 10/23/2002)
RE: P.L. 280 and P.L. 638 (Entered by Brenda Quick, 10/23/2002)
RE: P.L. 280 and P.L. 638 (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
RE: P.L. 280 and P.L. 638 (Entered by KRW, 12/10/2003)
Tribal Courts (Entered by Valerie Simpson, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Courts (Entered by NTJRC, 10/23/2002)
Seneca Nation - Information on Peacemaking Court (Entered by Terry from NAU, Flagstaff, AZ, 10/23/2002)
RE: Seneca Nation - Information on Peacemaking Court (Entered by NTJRC Staff, 10/23/2002)
Arrested off reservation by Tribal Officer (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
RE: Arrested off reservation by Tribal Officer (Entered by NTJRC Staff, 10/23/2002)
RE: Arrested off reservation by Tribal Officer (Entered by gk, 10/23/2002)
RE: Arrested off reservation by Tribal Officer (Entered by Jim Gibbs , Law Enforcement Instructor, 1/20/2003)
Tribal Justice (Entered by Sheelagh Flanagan, Dublin, Ireland, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Justice (Entered by Mike Johnson, 10/23/2002)
Child Support Cases (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
RE: Child Support Cases (Entered by june, 1/2/2003)
RE: Child Support Cases (Entered by ginaluvzflowerz@yahoo.com, 11/5/2003)
RE: Child Support Cases (Entered by annonymous, 1/28/2004)
Tribal Court Structures (Entered by Taylor, 10/23/2002)
RE: Tribal Court Structures (Entered by gquinn@nvcourts.state.nv.us, 10/23/2002)
Free OVC Publications (Entered by Staff, 10/23/2002)
Need copy of legal code for Grand Traverse Band of Ottowa and Chippewa Indians (Entered by Carol Castleberry, 10/23/2002)
RE: Need copy of legal code for Grand Traverse Band of Ottowa and Chippewa Indians (Entered by Albert J. Hobson Email:cruise352002@yahoo.ca, 3/2/2004)
Touching Spirit Bear and Circle Justice (Entered by me, 10/23/2002)
RE: Circle Justice (Entered by Mike A. Jackson, 10/23/2002)
RE: Circle Justice (Entered by needsomeadviceplease!!!!!!!, 11/6/2003)
RE: Circle Justice (Entered by V.K, 12/2/2003)
RE: Circle Justice (Entered by s.p., 12/5/2005)
Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by katieandjames@juno.com, 10/23/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by katieandjames@juno.com, 10/23/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by Anonymous, 10/23/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by A Friend, 10/23/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by edb@pgst.nsn.us, 10/23/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by EMMI HOGMAN, 11/18/2002)
RE: Getting custody/guardianship of native child (Entered by jim@csumb.edu, 7/17/2003)
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