Ponca tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Tribal district court
8th
The District Court of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma holds court sessions three times a month. This Court hears Criminal, Civil, Child Support/Juvenile, and Domestic Violence cases respectively on their scheduled court dockets. This court can only hear criminal and civil cases arising within the territorial jurisdiction of the Ponca Tribe.
Civil Actions Fee Schedule:
Filing Fee for any Complaint, Petition, or other Original Action - $65.00
Any proceeding to Modify, Vacate or Contempt Citation after Judgement is final - $25.00
Bench Warrant or any other process - $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 ORDER ONLY- Cash will not be accepted.
NO REFUNDS FOR FILING FEES
The Court clerk or file clerk is not permitted under ethic codes and court rules to do the following:
The court clerk can do the following:
Criminal Docket:
10:00 AM
Child Support, Civil, and Juvenile Dockets:
1:00 PM
Upcoming 2024 Court Dates:
February 2nd, 13th & 16th
March 1st, 12th & 15th
April 5th, 9th & 19th
May 3rd, 14th & 17th
June 7th, 11th & 21st
July 5th, 9th & 19th
August 2nd, 13th & 16th
September 6th, 10th & 20th
October 4th, 8th & 18th
November 1st, 12th & 15th
December 6th, 10th & 20th
Notice:
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Ponca Tribal Court is open to the public.
Court Staff:
Court Clerk: Elizabeth LeClair
District Court Judge: Marsha Harlan
Prosecutor: Tahlina Nofire
Public Defender: J. Trevor Hammons
Guardian Ad Litem: Trisha Archer
Conflict Public Defender – Greg Dark
Court House Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 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
The District Court of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma holds court sessions three times a month. This Court hears Criminal, Civil, Child Support/Juvenile, and Domestic Violence cases respectively on their scheduled court dockets. This court can only hear criminal and civil cases arising within the territorial jurisdiction of the Ponca Tribe.
Civil Actions Fee Schedule:
Filing Fee for any Complaint, Petition, or other Original Action - $65.00
Any proceeding to Modify, Vacate or Contempt Citation after Judgement is final - $25.00
Bench Warrant or any other process - $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 ORDER ONLY- Cash will not be accepted.
NO REFUNDS FOR FILING FEES
The Court clerk or file clerk is not permitted under ethic codes and court rules to do the following:
- Provide legal advice
- Interpret court rules
- Help prepare arguments
- Type pleadings
The court clerk can do the following:
- Provide forms for petitions and pleadings
- Answer questions concerning filed and scheduled pleadings
Criminal Docket:
10:00 AM
Child Support, Civil, and Juvenile Dockets:
1:00 PM
Upcoming 2024 Court Dates:
February 2nd, 13th & 16th
March 1st, 12th & 15th
April 5th, 9th & 19th
May 3rd, 14th & 17th
June 7th, 11th & 21st
July 5th, 9th & 19th
August 2nd, 13th & 16th
September 6th, 10th & 20th
October 4th, 8th & 18th
November 1st, 12th & 15th
December 6th, 10th & 20th
Notice:
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Ponca Tribal Court is open to the public.
Court Staff:
Court Clerk: Elizabeth LeClair
District Court Judge: Marsha Harlan
Prosecutor: Tahlina Nofire
Public Defender: J. Trevor Hammons
Guardian Ad Litem: Trisha Archer
Conflict Public Defender – Greg Dark
Court House Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 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