Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Tribal Court Clerk’s Office

The Tribal Court Clerk’s office provides administrative support to the Tribal Court Judges and serves the community in the day-to-day operations of the Tribal Court.

The Clerk’s office is prohibited from dispensing legal advice. The clerk’s office may provide general information about cases that are open to the public and provide court forms to customers.

Tribal Court Clerk’s Office: 970-563-0240

Probation Office

The Southern Ute Tribal Court Probation office provides supervision and services for individuals under the Tribal Court’s jurisdiction. Supervision and services include but are not limited to pre-trial services, pre-sentence investigation, drug/alcohol testing and electronic home monitoring.

Tribal Court Probation Office: 970-563-0267

Family Court Support Office

The Family Court Support Office provides Guardian ad Litem, Special Advocate, Mediation, and Supervised Visitation services for clients that have cases in the Southern Ute Tribal Court.

Family Court Support Office: 970-563-2882 Office visits by appointment only

How To Attend Zoom Hearing

• Join Your Court Hearing Via Zoom

Civil Forms

• Civil Motion and Order
• Claim and Summons
• Determining Paternity Pamphlet
• Interrogatories
• Last Will and Testament
• Petition for Adoption
• Petition for Child Support
• Petition For Custody
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
• Petition to Execute on Judgement
• Petition for Grandparent Visitation
• Petition for Guardianship-Adult Protection
• Petition for Guardianship
• Petition for Involuntary Commitment
• Petition for Name Change – Adult
• Petition for Name Change – Minor
• Petition to Probate
• Petition and Affidavit to Recognize Foreign Court Order
• Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
• Satisfaction Of Judgement
• Verified Complaint for Protection Order

Criminal Forms

• Demand for Jury Trial
• Application For Court-Appointed Counsel
• Criminal Motion and Order
• Extension of Time
• Irrevocable Pledge
• Motion to Waive Fees
• Request for Exemption from Jury Duty

Financial Forms

• Common Court Costs Fees
• Customer Service Form
• Direct Deposit Authorization
• IRS Form W9 – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
• Request for Electronic Recording

Probation Forms

• Conditions of Supervision Adult
• Conditions of Supervision Juvenile

Filing Fee

• Tribal Court Fee Schedule

Criminal & Traffic Cases

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	Online:	www.citepayusa.com – Processing fee may apply
	Court Window	Cash Credit/Debit Card – Processing fee may apply Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to: Southern Ute Tribal Court (Personal checks are not accepted)
	Phone:	Credit/Debit Card – Processing fee may apply
	Mail:	Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to: Southern Ute Tribal Court or Restitution Party P.O. Box 737 #18 Ignacio, CO 81137 (Personal checks are not accepted)

Civil Cases

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	Court Window	Cash Credit/Debit Card – Processing fee may apply Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to: Southern Ute Tribal Court or Restitution Party (Personal checks are not accepted)
	Phone:	Credit/Debit Card – Processing fee may apply
	Mail:	Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to: Southern Ute Tribal Court or Restitution Party P.O. Box 737 #18 Ignacio, CO 81137 (Personal checks are not accepted)

**Victim Restitution Parties: Cashier’s Check/Money Order made payable to the Victim and should include the case number.

For questions about a payment, assistance with online payments, or to set up a payment plan, please call 970-563-0240.

Submit electronic filings to: tribalcourt@southernute-nsn.gov

For Petitions or Forms requiring the filer to be sworn in and/or payment at the time of filing, please call the Clerk’s Office at 970-563-0240 for further instructions.

Attorney List

• Attorney List

Attorney information

All practicing lawyers must have an entry of admittance with the southern Ute tribal court to practice here.

Attorney Requirements

1. Copy of Current Bar Card
2. Letter of Good Standing
3. Photo ID
4. $100 Admittance Fee ($100 annual renewal fee to remain active)

Lay Advocate Requirements

1. Letter of Intent to practice in Tribal Court
2. Photo ID
3. $100 Admittance Fee

Once all information is received Attorney/Lay Advocate will need to be sworn in if new admittance

• It is the Attorney/Lay Advocate responsibility to check with the court for an appointment with the Judge.
• If time allows Attorney/Lay Advocate may be sworn in right before the Court appearance.
• Filings cannot be accepted if the Attorney/Lay Advocate is not admitted to practice in Southern Ute Tribal Court and/or not done an Entry of Appearance on representing parties.

Phone Directory

• Employee Phone List