Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Court Function:

The primary function of the court is to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana by applying the Code of Civil Procedure. 

Judge: 

The Judge is responsible for reviewing all claims, civil and criminal within his jurisdiction.  He is also responsible for scheduling court dates for these matters to be heard and making a decision on the claims once they have been heard.

Appellate Court:

The Appellate Court is responsible for reviewing all decisions made by the Judge only by appeal of either party. 

Prosecutor:

The Prosecutor is responsible for representing the Tribe in all criminal misdemeanor cases involving Native Americans who commit crimes on the reservation.

Clerk of Court:

The duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of Court are to assist the public coming into the Tribal Court.  Answer all telephone calls.  Document and assign case numbers to all cases filed, certify and forward copies of all legal documents filed, prepare subpoenas, citations, orders, judgments, etc. for Tribal Court.  Maintain complete and accurate records of the court.  Schedule all status conferences, pre-trial conferences and hearing dates between all parties.  The Clerk is also responsible for recording all trials/hearings held in Tribal Court.