MISSION:

“To promote Justice to all in a fair and impartial manner by providing quality and courtesy services with integrity and confidentiality; we further give our utmost respect to cultural values, customers and traditions.”

GAO-2024-002-Procedures-for-Service-of-Process

GAO-2024-001-Guidelines-for-Appyling-Credit-Time-Served-in-Criminal-Judgments

COURT SCHEDULE:

Monday through Thursday: Criminal Court
Daily: Arraignments at 1:30pm for Adults in Custody
Tuesday: Traffic Court 10 am
Wednesday and Thursday: Juvenile Hearings, Dependency, and Child in Need of Care
Friday: Civil Court Hearings

*Protection order hearings will be set within 5 days from entered order.

*Juvenile delinquency (in custody) will be held each day at 4:00 pm.

CONTACT US:

Hualapai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 275, Peach Springs, AZ 86434

Probation can be reached at: 928-769-6002
Wellness Court can be reached at 928-769-6070

Phone: 928.769.2338
Zoom Link: http://zoom.us/j/9287692338
Zoom ID#: 9287692338
Email: htribalcourt@hualapai-nsn.gov
CURRENT COURT WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5:00 pm (Doors close at 4 pm but phone will be answered until 5 pm)

People of the Tall Pines

WELCOME

The Hualapai Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in northwestern Arizona. Hualapai means "People of the Tall Pines". In 1883 an executive order established the Hualapai reservation.

Employee Email

Hualapai Tribe Employee Email can be accessed HERE.

Contact the IT Department if you are experiencing difficulty.

Court Documents

Change Your Name Application [PDF-262KB]
Hualapai Court Practitioner Application and Information Sheet [PDF-524KB]
Application for License to Marry [PDF-197KB]
Ex-Parte Petition [PDF-852KB]
Subpeona Request Form [PDF-131KB]
Motion to Continue Juvenile [PDF-262KB]
Motion for Order [PDF-164KB]
Motion for Order to Show Cause [PDF-197KB]
Motion for Order to Show Cause Juvenile [PDF-197KB]
Notice of Appearance [PDF-164KB]
Petition Alleging Incorrigible Child [PDF-360KB]
Petition for Order of Protection [PDF-852KB]
Petition to Probate Estate [PDF-328KB]
Power of Attorney and Delegation of Parental Powers [PDF-262KB]
Adult Probation Weekly Report [PDF-197KB]
Juvenile Probation Weekly Report [PDF-262KB]
Request for Court Records [PDF-132 KB]
Request for Exemption of Jury Duty [PDF-197KB]
Statement of Claim [PDF-229KB]
Acceptance of Service and Waiver of Appearance [PDF-164KB]

Master Plan

MASTER PLAN

Click HERE for updates on the Hualapai Master Plan Committee's progress to date.

FILING FEES:

*All filing fees must be paid at the time of filing by the accepted forms of payment of Money Orders and/or Bank Certified Cashier’s Checks.

Civil (child support, custody, injunctions, name changes, etc.) $20
Marriage license $20
Dissolution of marriage/separation $75
Name Change $20
Probate $20
Appeals $50, within 30 days
Injunction for harassment FREE
Petition for order of protection; FREE
C.D. of court hearing $10
All others $20
Document copies $1 per page
Certified copy $2 per copy
Advocate fees: $25 per complaint/matter or $60 per year for same client
Attorney fees: $200 per year
Protection Orders and Injunctions prohibiting Harassment are free of charge
Tribal Law and Order Code $75. Contact any court clerk for a copy. You may also follow the orange link titled “Law and Order Code Advocate and Attorney List”

Court Hearing Appearances:

PLEASE SIGN IN AND SEE THE RECEPTIONIST OR BAILIFF. THEY WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE CORRECT COURTROOM.

Criminal Arraignments- In Person
Juvenile In-custody Initial hearing- In Person
Civil (all)- In Person (custody, child support, protection order, traffic)
Criminal Pre-Trials- In Person
JV Pre-Trial, JV Traffic, – In Person
Criminal Status Hearings- In Person
JDN Cases all in person
Jury Trials- In Person
R20 (Resolution arrest)
Bench Trial- In Person
Initial- In Person
Probation Violation Hearing- In Person
Adjudication Hearing- In Person on Fridays
Probation & Wellness Court Clients – Check in with Probation Officer in Person when scheduled.

SERVICES:

Receptionist/court clerk window

For all assistance related to court dates and times, filing documents, etc. for cases, jury exemption (excuses), payments to fines, fees, restitution and child support are to be made at this window. *The only accepted form of payment is Money Orders and/or Certified Bank Cashier’s checks.
For all requests for copies of court records, please use the new Request for Tribal Court Records form.

Customer comments

All court customers are encouraged to provide comments to the Court Administrator, April Havatone at ahavatone@hualapai-nsn.gov

Court forms

Some of our forms are provided for you on this page and are to be used for this Court only. Additional forms are in the front lobby of the Hualapai Tribal Court, if they are not available here. Please check with our staff for the correct form to file.

Law and Order Code
Advocate and Attorney List

STAFF

Court Staff

Alene Garcia, Chief Judge
Jolene Marshall., Associate Judge
April Havatone, Court Administrator: ahavatone@hualapai-nsn.gov
Colette Quasula, Chief Court Clerk: Colette.Quasula@hualapai-nsn.gov
Alyce Crook, Receptionist: Alyce.Crook@hualapai-nsn.gov
Tina Querta, Court Clerk: Tina.Querta@hualapai-nsn.gov
Yolanda Wescogame, Court Clerk: Yolanda.Wescogame@hualapai-nsn.gov
Tawnya Shongo, Court Clerk: Tawnya.Shongo@hualapai-nsn.gov
Jeannette Zephier, Court Process Server
Tracy Big John, Lead Bailiff:

Probation Staff

Monique Alvirez, Probation Supervisor
Vacant, Probation Officer

Wellness Court

Christina Watahomigie, Adult Wellness Court
Lodenia Mahone, Juvenile Wellness Court