The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate court was created by the Oyate’s Constitution to resolve disputes involving Tribal members and non-members and to provide a forum for the prosecution of those persons who commit crimes on the Lake Traverse Indian reservation. Maintaining our civil jurisdiction, we are recognized by the State and Federal Government. Jury trials, juvenile court, child support, custody, and all other legal matters are adjudicated. The goal of the Court is to provide due process to all persons that come before it and to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible using Tribal laws, customs and traditions.
Phone: 605.698.7629
Fax: 605.698.4135
Mailing: PO Box 568, Agency Village, SD 57262
Eligibility Requirements:
Any person may utilize the Tribal Court.
Forms:
Divorce Complaint With Children
Divorce Complaint Without Children
Petition for Involuntary Treatment
Child in Need of Supervision Petition
Motion for Temp Relief During Pendency of Action for Divorce
Petition for Ex Parte and Permanent Protection Order
Petition for Minor Guardianship
Petition for Adult Guardianship
Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
Petition for Personal Representative
Petition for Temporary Protection Order
Order Dismissing Appeal and Affirming Tribal Court Order
Rules of Appellate Procedure:
Appellate Court Opinions:
White Donovan vs. SWO Council & Chairman001
Richotte vs. Cloud-Appeals Decision001
Marshall, Rosebud vs. Norbert D. Jones2000
Finley, Korey vs. Lopez, Olivia001
Casiano, Michelle vs. Kyle LaFromboise
Block, Dawn Vs. White, Danny002
SWOCSE Vs. Kampeska Gabriel001
Amy Trevino et al. vs. Lake Traverse District Executives