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Tribal Court

San Manuel Tribal Court

Established in 2003 Opened in 2009

The Tribal Court exercises general civil jurisdiction over our citizens and anyone who has consented to tribal jurisdiction. This includes those who have entered the San Manuel Reservation or anyone engaging in contractual relations with our Tribe.

Our Tribal Court does not hear any gaming-related disputes, which are handled and heard by the Gaming Commission.

Tribal Law

To request a copy of a Tribal law, please submit the below form to the Clerk of Court.

Request for Tribal Ordinances

All requests are decided on a case-by-case basis by the Judiciary Committee.

Tribal Citizens may obtain a copy of Tribal laws at the Tribal Court upon showing proof of Tribal membership to the Clerk of the Court.

Non-Tribal Citizens who would like to review a copy of applicable Tribal laws must schedule an appointment with the Clerk of the Court.

Tribal Court Rules Chapter 3. Liquor Act Chapter 7. Gaming Act of 1989 Chapter 11. Building and Safety Act Chapter 12. Tribal Labor Relations Act Chapter 13. Gaming Facilities Standards Act Chapter 14. Gaming Facility Building and Safety Act Chapter 15. Gaming Facility Tort Liability Act Chapter 17. Criminal History Information Ordinance Chapter 18. Food and Beverage Safety Act Chapter 20. Solid Waste Act Chapter 21A. Tribal Workers' Compensation Act

Chapter 21. Gaming Enterprise Workers' Compensation Act Chapter 22. Judicial Code Chapter 24. Arbitration Ordinance Chapter 25. Secured Transactions Ordinance Chapter 27. Rules of Evidence Chapter 28. Rules of Civil Procedure Chapter 29. Guardianship Ordinance Chapter 30. Animal Control Ordinance Chapter 31. Native American Preference Act Chapter 32. Emergency Management Ordinance Chapter 36. Gaming Operation Employment Claims Act Chapter 42. San Manuel Privacy Act

Rules & Admin. Orders

Please click the following links to download the document.

Courtroom Decorum Enforcement of Tribal Court Protection Orders- Information Bulletin Security Policy Records Retention Policy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Appellate Opinions

Please click the links below to download and view the recent San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Appellate Court opinions.

Coming Soon

Forms

Here you will find all necessary forms for Tribal Court, Appeal Court, and San Manuel Employee Forms. Please click on the form to download the document.

San Manuel Bar Admission

Advocate

Advocate Application for Admission Application for Admission Renewal Advocate Oath of Admission

Lay Advocate

Lay Advocate Admission to Practice Tribal Member Lay Advocate Admission to Practice Non-Tribal Member Lay Advocate Oath of Admission

Disorderly Conduct

Information Petition Appearance Summons to Appear Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Response Response to Disorderly Conduct Petition

Request and Motion

Request to Dismiss Case Request for Hearing and Order Request for Continuance and Order

Appearance

Civil

Civil Complaint and Summons Cover Sheet Civil Complaint and Summons Form Proof of Service

Appeal Forms

Gaming Commission Dispute of Decision

Gaming Commission Dispute of Decision Proof of Service Title 4 of the San Manuel Rules of Court

Tort Liability Slip & Fall Request for Review

Tort Liability Slip and Fall Request for Review Proof of Service

San Manuel Employees Only

Petition for Review: Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation

Proof of Service Information Sheet Gaming Operation Employee Tribal Employee

Request for Hearing: Workers Compensation, Dispute of Decision

Information Sheet Proof of Service Gaming Operation Employee Tribal Employee

Fees

Please click the following links to download the document.

Schedule of Court Fees Schedule of Animal Control Fees Waiver of Court Fees Form

E-Filing

If you are filing by email, send all court documents to [email protected] Documents must be in PDF format with the case number and document name in the subject line.

You will receive written confirmation of the date and time of recorded receipt by the Clerk of the Court.

Any filing fees need to be delivered to the court within five (5) court days of the received written confirmation either in person or via US Mail.

Cash, Money Order, or Check are accepted and must be made payable to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI). Credit cards are not accepted.

San Manuel Indian Reservation

3214 Victoria Avenue

Highland, CA 92346

Phone: (909) 907-6920

Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Holidays

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

California Native American Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Native American Heritage Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Our Judges

Our Tribal Court consists of the Trial Court and Appellate Court. The Appellate Court hears appeals from final judgments and final orders of the Trial Court. The Chief Judge of the Trial Court acts as the Chief Administrator of both courts.

Our Governing Council appoints both the Chief Judge and Appellate Judge, while the Tribal Council appoints the Pro Tempore Judges. The Judiciary Committee consults on all appointments.