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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
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  • Our Annual Celebration
  • Tribal Programs
    • Childcare Development
    • Community Oriented Policing
    • Emergency Management
    • Environmental Management
    • Food Distribution
    • Head Start
    • Hope & Recovery Center
    • Indian Child Welfare
    • Self-Governance
    • Tag Agency
    • Tribal Housing Program
    • Tribal Transportation Program
    • Tribal Youth Program
    • Tribal Victim Services
    • Water Department
    • Wellness Center
    • White Eagle Transit
  • Member Assistance
    • Careers
    • Childcare Development Fund
    • Child Support Services
    • Education & Training
    • Emergency Management
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Environmental Management
    • General Assistance
    • Homeowner's Assistance Fund
    • Human Resources Department
    • LIHEAP
    • Scholarship Assistance
    • Tribal Enrollment
  • Healthcare
    • Community Health Rep
    • Behavioral Health >
      • Behavioral Health
      • Native Connections
      • Tribal Opioid Response
      • Opioid and Stimulant Response Prevention
      • Medication Assisted Treatment
      • Substance Abuse Program
    • White Eagle Health Center >
      • White Eagle Health Center
      • Public Health
      • Dental Care
      • Diabetes Program
      • Injury Prevention
      • Optometry Services
      • Pharmacy
    • Purchased Referred Care
  • Tribal Government
    • Constitution
    • Election Board
    • Historic Preservation
    • Ponca Enterprise Gaming (PEG)
    • Tax Commission
    • Tribal District Court
  • Updates/Events
    • Newsletter
    • Event Calender
  • Broadband Internet
  • Download our App