Tribal Judicial System  

The Smith River Rancheria Tribal Court is here to serve the needs of our Tolowa Community by serving all of the members of the Smith River Rancheria.

Location

110 First St
P.O. Box 992
Smith River, CA 95567
Phone:  707-487-6424
Fax:  888-468-8221

Staff

Honorable Richard Blake - Presiding Judge
The Court under presiding Judge Richard Blake is unbiased and independent. Judge Blake is from the Hoopa Tribe and is culturally sensitive, basing his rulings on Tribal laws, ordinances and historical precedence.

Nita Green – Court Clerk
707-487-9255 ext 3160
Email nita.rhodes@tolowa.com

Mission

Tribal Empowerment Through Effective Administration of Equal Justice For All.

Having an effective judicial system is a critical component of Tribal sovereignty.  This Court works hard to enhance Tribal sovereignty through the development of culturally appropriate laws and by exercising Tribal jurisdiction.

The Court hears cases on a wide variety of topics including cases involving child welfare and guardianship’s. Dispute resolution in the Tribal Court is culturally appropriate, informal, and as non-adversarial as possible.

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