Tribal Court
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance and strengthen tribal sovereignty and justice while honoring community values, protecting rights, and promoting well-being.
Tribal Court Forms
Download Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court Forms.
Tribal Court FormsTribal Court Fees
View a full list of Tribal Court Fees.
List of Fees
Petition/Fee
Family Court
Adoption of Child $360
Child Custody and Visitation $285
Grandparent Visitation $285
Child Support $335
Modification of Child Support $150
Dissolution of Marriage $365
Fees for packets/hard copy $14
General Court
Civil Complaint $285
Change of Name $285
Temporary Restraining Order – Harrassment $285
Temporary Restraining Order – Domestic Violence $0
Notice of Motion/Motion Response $100
Probate $285
Guardianship $285
Conservatorship $285
Fees for packets/hard copy $14
Judgment Creditors
Enforcement of Foreign Judgment (Less than $5,000) $285
Enforcement of Foreign Judgment (More than $5,000) $335
Motion for Garnishment of Per Capita Benefits $285
Miscellaneous
Digital recording of hearing $100
Certified Copy of an Order (hard copy only) $14
Copies - per report/case (paper) $14
Copies of Orders - emailed (paid in advance) $14
Appeal
Appellate Court/Response to Appeal $750
Filing Motion to Appeal/Response $100
Attorneys
Admission to Practice or Renewal $350
Marriage
Officiate $100
Tribal Citation Fines
View a full list of Tribal citation fines.
List of Fines
Violation | Fine | Section |
Fail to comply with lawful order of Police | $75.00 | 2.1 |
Obstruction of Police Officer | $300.00 | 2.1 |
Leave scene of accident with injuries | $150.00 | 2.6 |
Leave scene of accident without injuries | $75.00 | 2.6 |
Fail to provide info or assist at accident | $75.00 | 2.6 |
Fail to report accident with substantial damage or injury | $75.00 | 2.6 |
Drive over/through barricade | $75.00 | 2.4 |
Littering | $150.00 | 2.11 |
Dumping trash or waste | $150.00 | 2.11 |
Defacement or removal of signs | $125.00 | 2.5 |
Fail to display current plates | $85.00 | 2.17 |
Operation without proper equipment | $150.00 | 2.15 |
Careless Driving | $200.00 | 2.9 |
Violation of school bus stop arm | $150.00 | 2.4 |
Unsafe Speed | $85.00 | 2.10 |
Speeding 1 -10 miles over limit | $95.00 | 2.10 |
Speeding in excess of 10 mph over limit | $110.00 | 2.10 |
Speeding in excess of 20 mph over limit | $225.00 | 2.10 |
Speeding in excess of 30 mph over limit | $350.00 | 2.10 |
Unreasonable acceleration | $140.00 | 2.11 |
Passing Violations | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Illegal u-turn | $75.00 | 2.11 |
Following vehicle too closely | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Fail to yield | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Fail to stop | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Turning and starting violations | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Headlight/turn/taillights/license plate/reflectors | $85.00 | 2.15 |
Fail to use seatbelt | $85.00 | 2.16 |
Child restraint | $85.00 | 2.16 |
Equipment violation | $125.00 | 2.15 |
Muffler violation | $100.00 | 2.15 |
Windshield prohibitions | $75.00 | 2.15 |
Tinted windows | $85.00 | 2.15 |
Parking Violation | $100.00 | 2.11 |
Handicapped parking violation | $400.00 | 2.13 |
Bumper restrictions | $100.00 | 2.15 |
Vehicle registration | $85.00 | 2.17 |
Fail to provide proof of insurance | $225.00 | 2.17 |
Fail to carry valid insurance | $250.00 | 2.17 |
Open bottle violation | $150.00 | 2.8 |
Alcohol violation (possess, consume, furnish) | $200.00 | 2.3, 2.1, 2.2 |
Drug Violation | $125.00 | 3.1 |
Possession of drug paraphernalia | $100.00 | 3.2 |
Expired drivers license | $125.00 | 3.4 |
Expired tabs | $85.00 | 2.11 |
Driving without a valid license (DAS / DAR / DAC | $250.00 | 3.4 |
Driving w/o license in possession, fail to display | $100.00 | 3.4 |
Fail to obtain new license after changing name/address | $75.00 | 3.1 |
Curfew Violation | $125.00 | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
Recreational vehicle violation | Level 1 - $250 Level 2 - $500 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4 |
Community misconduct/Public urination | $125.00 | 2.0B |
Identification violation | $125.00 | 3.4(B) |
Trespass | 1st - $100.00 2nd - $200.00 3rd - $600.00 4th - $1,000.00 | 2.0A |
Dog at large | 1st - $100.00 2nd - $200.00 3rd - $600.00 4th - $1,000.00 | H.(2) |
Contact the Tribal Court
All correspondence for the Tribal Court should be sent to: Prairie Island Tribal Court 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, Minnesota 55089
The Court consists of a Chief Judge, an Appellate Court, a Clerk of Court, Guardian ad Litem, and a Probation Officer. According to the Judicial Code of the Prairie Island Indian Community there are no Ex Parte communications allowed. If you have any questions or communications for the Court they should be directed to the Tribal Court Administrator, Deb English, at Deb.English@piic.org or 651-385-4161.
How to Become Licensed to Practice in Tribal Court
To become licensed to practice law in our Tribal Court is easy. Complete and submit an application, provide proof that you are licensed to practice law before the highest court of any state, provide an affidavit that the applicant has studied and is familiar with the Constitution and By-laws of the Tribe, our Code, and all other Ordinances of the Tribe, Title 25 of the United States Code, and Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations. View Prairie Island Tribal Ordinances.
Resources
Currently Licensed Attorneys in Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court
Matt Begeske 218-340-8678
Adam Blahnik 952-447-4424
Rhia Bornmann Spears 612-599-7860
Patrick Burns 952-564-6230
Gary Debele 612-672-3600
Jack DeWalt 612-886-3775
Timothy Dillon 507-263-4654
Erika Nutt Donner 952-460-9251
Jessica Dulz 612-672-3604
Joe Halloran 651-644-4710
Ryan Kaess 651-204-0963
Ryan Lawrence 612-349-6969
Adam Lodermeier 651-388-2833
Arthur Martinez 312-333-6000
Richard McGee 612-812-9673
Jerome Miranowski 612-766-7000
Karen Mohrlant 612-333-7309
Rachel Osband 612-822-4095
Joe Paiement 651-967-5050
Josh Peterson 612-766-7000
Kemi Rampi 612-269-2794
Leif Rasmussen 952-345-8265
Suzanne Remington 952-460-9228
Bruce Rivers 612-332-3939
Ken Schueler 507-288-9111
Tammy Swanson 651-739-9615
Clayton Tyler 612-333-7309
Megan Yates 952-806-9787