The Court imposes fines upon defendants as part of his or her sentence and generally requires defendants to cover certain costs related to his or her arrest, incarceration and drug testing. The Court may also require defendants to pay restitution in criminal cases where his or her actions have caused damage or harm to other individuals.
Additionally, the Court is authorized to collect fees, fines, costs and other monies associated with Tribal Court proceedings, as outlined below.
Filing Fees
Filing | $40 per case, claim, affidavit or registration of a foreign judgment |
Motions | $25 per motion |
Issuance of Writ | $10 each issuance |
Service | $5, plus mileage at $0.10 per mile |
Jury Fees
Court Attendance | $20 per day |
Travel Expense | $0.30 per mile to/from residence |
Witness Fees
Court Attendance | $20 per day or any part thereof. Party requesting responsible for paying |
Travel Expense | $0.40 per mile to/from residence |
Appeal Fees
Appeal Filing Fee | $15 paid by party appealing. Must be paid within 20 days for civil or 30 days for criminal cases, unless waived by court for good cause shown |
Transcript Fees | $2 per page |
Appellate Judges
Court Attendance | $75 per day |
Other Fees
Court Transcript | $2 per page |
Photocopies | $2 per page |
Certified Photocopy | $10 for certification |