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Tribal Court

Neal Latt

Tribal Court Chief Judge

Anita Huff

Chief Court Clerk

Emery Stokes

Deputy Court Clerk

Andrew Bogar

Deputy Court Clerk

CONTACT

courtclerk@bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov

The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Court is an independent judiciary, organized subject to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (vol. 25).

As in state and federal court systems, BLR Tribal Court judges objectively consider and rule based on all applicable laws. The Court has the authority and expertise to interpret Tribal ordinances, interface with local, state and federal jurisdictions and adjudicate legal matters including: civil, family, intra-Tribal and inter-Tribal issues (the Court is qualified to adjudicate laws of any federally recognized Native American Tribe).

Judges are hired and appointed by the BLR Tribal Council, but the Court is mandated to operate impartially based on applicable law, and remain independent of any Tribal interest.

Ordinances

Sets of Tribal Laws, called Ordinances, are drafted and approved by the Tribal Council.

BLR Constitution

IRA Constitution

This Constitution governs the actions of the Tribe and provides the fundamental basis for adjudication of actions and circumstances, just as the U.S. Constitution governs the United States.

Tribal Court Calendar

03 January Friday

Tribal Court – January 2025

1:30 PM -

Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Courtroom

Tribal Court Documents

Download the full list of ordinances HERE.

BLR Ordinances

Ordinance No. 88-05 - Prevention and control of fire within the exterior boundaries of BLR 495.3 KB Ordinance No. 88-04 - Ordinance prohibiting abandonment of vehicles and providing for removal of such vehicles on Rancheria Road 302.9 KB Ordinance No. 88-03 - Rules and procedures required governing enrollment of BLR 885.0 KB Ordinance No. 88-02 - Building/Zoning Ordinance for lands within the exterior boundaries of BLR 600.6 KB Ordinance No. 88-01 - Regulations for the control and use of guns, cannons and explosive devices on the Rancheria 273.7 KB

Ordinance No. 11-00 - Americans with Disability Act of 1990 Ordinance 8.9 MB Ordinance No. 00-09 - Jurisdiction Ordinance 59.1 KB Ordinance No. 00-08 - Use of Tribal Custom and Traditional Law Ordinance 253.4 KB Ordinance No. 00-07 - Water Quality Ordinance 608.2 KB Ordinance No. 00-06 - Solid Waste Disposal and Waste Reduction Ordinance 902.0 KB Ordinance No. 00-05 - Pesticide Control Ordinance 2.1 MB Ordinance No. 00-04 - Nuisance Ordinance 540.5 KB Ordinance No. 00-03 - Health and Sanitation Ordinance 587.3 KB Ordinance No. 00-02 - Environmental Policy Ordinance Amendment 286.9 KB Ordinance No. 00-02 - Environmental Policy Ordinance 523.1 KB Ordinance No. 00-012 - Land Assignment Ordinance 700.8 KB Ordinance No. 00-010 - Liquor Licensing Ordinance 2.8 MB Ordinance No. 00-01 - Air Quality Ordinance 1.4 MB

Ordinance No. 02-03 - Establishment of Worker’s Compensation for Employees of Tribe 927.6 KB Ordinance No. 02-02A - Worker’s Comp letter of explanation 66.4 KB Ordinance No. 02-02 - Establishment of Worker’s Compensation for Employees of Tribe 703.3 KB Ordinance No. 02-01 - LAW & ORDER CODE TITLE 26: INDIAN PREFERENCE ORDINANCE 321.1 KB

Ordinance No. 04-04 Blue Lake Economic Enterprise Act of 2004 776.4 KB Ordinance No. 04-03 - Tribal Claims Ordinance (Amendment) 91.3 KB Ordinance No. 04-02 - BLHA Dispute Resolution Ordinance 312.5 KB Ordinance No. 04-01 - Blue Lake Housing Authority (BLHA) Act of 2004 879.9 KB

Ordinance No. 07-03 - Establishment of a Summary Tribal Court procedure for obtaining possession of trust lands on the BLR 763.2 KB Ordinance No. 07-02 - Establishment of BLR Contracts Code and Grant of Authority to Tribal Court to hear disputes over contracts 199.7 KB Ordinance No. 07-01 - Establishment of BLR Tribal Court 1.1 MB

Ordinance No. 08-02 - Adding Article 1 to Title 6 of the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Code Entitled: “Athletic Events”. 683.3 KB Ordinance No. 08-01 - Amendment to Ordinance No. 91-02: Rules and Procedural Requirement Governing Election of the Tribal Business Council of the Blue Lake Rancheria 683.3 KB

Ordinance No. 11-04 - Administrative Offset for Repayment of Debts Owed to the Tribe by Tribal Employees 2.5 MB Ordinance No. 11-03 - Authorization for Tribal court to Issue Injunctions to Prevent Harassment and to Issue Warrants to Enter the Home of Any Person That is Residing on Trust Land Subject to a Protective Order and Authorizing Tribal Police to Seize Firearms During a Search Pursuant to Such a Warrant 7.5 MB Ordinance No. 11-02 - Establishment of the Blue Lake Rancheria Police Department and Establishing Qualification, Training and Performance Standards for Police Officers. 18.0 MB Ordinance No. 11-01 - Regulation of Raw Milk Sales on the Blue Lake Rancheria 1.8 MB

Ordinance No. 13-08 - Amendment of Section 6 of Ordinance 01-01 “Marriage Ordinance” to Delete Section 6(c) thereof – Same sex marriage 92.2 KB Ordinance No. 13-07 - Family Medical Leave Ordinance 602.0 KB Ordinance No. 13-06 - Program for Compensating Workers’ for Work Related Illness or Injury 1.4 MB Ordinance No. 13-05 - Adopting and Adding New Article 2 to Article 11 of Title 1 of the Tribal Code, Entitled: Validation Action 360.3 KB Ordinance No. 13-04 - Addition of New Article 4 to Chapter 10 of Title 1, Protection and Use of Gaming Revenues and Amending Section 01.10.03.020 Thereof 422.3 KB Ordinance No. 13-03 - Addition of New Article to Tribal Code; Chapter 10 of Title 1, Protection and Use of Gaming Revenues 610.2 KB Ordinance No. 13-02 - Establishing a Department of Energy and Technologies 345.9 KB Ordinance No. 13-01 - Sole Member Limited Liability Company Act 1.7 MB

Ordinance No. 17-04 - Designating the Tribal Officials, Officers, and Employees Protected from Unconsented Suit by Official and Tribal Sovereign Immunity 3.6 MB Ordinance No. 17-02 - Adopting a Tribal Sales Tax on Food Purchased for On-Reservation 2.7 MB 17-03 - Amendment to Ordinance 06-02, Authorizing Business Entities Wholly Owned by the Tribe to Convert to Another Form of Business Entity, Including a Division of the Blue Lake Rancheria Economic Development Corporation, a Federally Chartered Corporation of the Tribe 1.5 MB

Court Forms

Small Claims Summons Form 24.8 KB Small Claims Fraud Form 26.6 KB Small Claims Complaint Form 29.2 KB Small Claims Breach Form 19.1 KB Oath of Admission 254.9 KB CH151 - Harassment Answers 220.2 KB CH145 - Proof of Firearms 164.6 KB CH140 - Restraining Order after hearing 366.2 KB CH130 - Proof of personal service 90.1 KB CH120 - Notice of hearing and temp restraining order 502.9 KB CH110 - Answer to request for orders to stop harassment 243.2 KB CH100 - Request for orders to stop harassment 368.5 KB Attorney Application 180.3 KB

CH151 - Harassment Answers 220.2 KB CH145 - Proof of Firearms 164.6 KB CH140 - Restraining Order after hearing 366.2 KB CH130 - Proof of personal service 90.1 KB CH120 - Notice of hearing and temp restraining order 502.9 KB CH110 - Answer to request for orders to stop harassment 243.2 KB CH100 - Request for orders to stop harassment 368.5 KB

Court Rules

Tribal Clerk Conduct 156.5 KB Rules of Pleading, Practice and Procedure 261.1 KB Rules of Evidence 294.2 KB Rules of Admissions and Professional Conduct 169.3 KB

Other Documents

WELCOME INFO 205.6 KB Fee Schedule 86.5 KB Constitution of the Blue Lake Rancheria 804.6 KB