PONCA TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
TRIBAL DOCKET COURT
The District Court of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma holds court sessions 3 times a month. They are held on the 1st Friday of the month, the 2nd Tuesday of the month, and the 3rd Friday of the month. We do not have Court on some holidays (see dates below). This Court hears Criminal, Civil, Child Support, Juvenile, and Domestic Violence cases respectively on scheduled court dockets. This Court can only hear Criminal and Civil cases arising within the territorial jurisdiction of the Ponca Tribe.
Civil Action Fee Schedule:
Filing fee for any Complaint, Petition, or other original action - $65.00
Any proceeding to modify, vacate, or a contempt citation after judgment is final - $25.00
Service of Process:
Service by Certified Mail - $5.00
Admission to Practice:
Application to Practice - $100.00
Renewal (annual fee) - $50.00
MONEY ORDERS ONLY (filing fees and admissions)!
NO CASH/CHECK/CARD ACCEPTED!!
Rules:
The Court Clerk or File Clerk is NOT permitted under ethics, code, or court rules to do the following:
• Provide legal advice.
• Interpret court rules.
• Help prepare arguments.
• Type pleadings.
Please do NOT ask the Court Clerk or Filing Clerk to provide any of the services listed above. You should consult or retain an attorney for assistance or ask any questions pertaining to legal procedures, filing petitions, or pleadings.
The Court Clerk CAN do the following:
• Provide forms for petitions and pleadings.
• Answer questions concerning filed and scheduled pleadings.
Docket Times:
The Criminal Docket begins at 10:00 am.
The Civil, Child Support, and Juvenile Dockets begin at 1:00 pm.
2025 Court Dates
January: 3, 14, 17
February: 7, 11, 21
March: 7, 11, 21
April: 4, 8
May: 2, 13, 16
June: 6, 10, 20
July: 8, 18
August: 1, 12, 15
September: 5, 9, 19
October: 3, 14, 17
November: 7, 21
December: 5, 9, 19
Notice:
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Ponca Tribal Court is open to the public.
Court Staff:
District Court Judge – Marsha Harlan
Court Clerk – Dawn Nicholas
File Clerk – Ashley Merritt
Probation Officer/Bailiff -
Prosecutor – Tahlina Nofire
Public Defender - Greg Dark
Guardian Ad Litem – Trisha Archer
Court House Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
For more information:
e[email protected]
(580) 762-0381 - Office
(580) 765-8050 - Fax
206 Starting Point Dr
Ponca City, OK 74601
Civil Action Fee Schedule:
Filing fee for any Complaint, Petition, or other original action - $65.00
Any proceeding to modify, vacate, or a contempt citation after judgment is final - $25.00
Service of Process:
Service by Certified Mail - $5.00
Admission to Practice:
Application to Practice - $100.00
Renewal (annual fee) - $50.00
MONEY ORDERS ONLY (filing fees and admissions)!
NO CASH/CHECK/CARD ACCEPTED!!
Rules:
The Court Clerk or File Clerk is NOT permitted under ethics, code, or court rules to do the following:
• Provide legal advice.
• Interpret court rules.
• Help prepare arguments.
• Type pleadings.
Please do NOT ask the Court Clerk or Filing Clerk to provide any of the services listed above. You should consult or retain an attorney for assistance or ask any questions pertaining to legal procedures, filing petitions, or pleadings.
The Court Clerk CAN do the following:
• Provide forms for petitions and pleadings.
• Answer questions concerning filed and scheduled pleadings.
Docket Times:
The Criminal Docket begins at 10:00 am.
The Civil, Child Support, and Juvenile Dockets begin at 1:00 pm.
2025 Court Dates
January: 3, 14, 17
February: 7, 11, 21
March: 7, 11, 21
April: 4, 8
May: 2, 13, 16
June: 6, 10, 20
July: 8, 18
August: 1, 12, 15
September: 5, 9, 19
October: 3, 14, 17
November: 7, 21
December: 5, 9, 19
Notice:
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Ponca Tribal Court is open to the public.
Court Staff:
District Court Judge – Marsha Harlan
Court Clerk – Dawn Nicholas
File Clerk – Ashley Merritt
Probation Officer/Bailiff -
Prosecutor – Tahlina Nofire
Public Defender - Greg Dark
Guardian Ad Litem – Trisha Archer
Court House Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
For more information:
e[email protected]
(580) 762-0381 - Office
(580) 765-8050 - Fax
206 Starting Point Dr
Ponca City, OK 74601