Mission
The Judiciary shall have the power to interpret and apply the Constitution and the laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation. CONSTITUTION OF THE HO-CHUNK NATION Art. VII, § 4. The Trial Court has original jurisdiction over all cases and controversies, both criminal and civil.
Vision
To develop and maintain a stable, capable and professional workforce that will support the Nation’s Judiciary branch as it grows to address Constitutional responsibilities and the justice system needs of the Nation.
The Ho-Chunk Nation Judicial Branch is currently having a new and improved website being developed to host the Supreme Court and Trial Court case summaries.
We are also developing a new and improved website. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact the courts at 715-284-2722
Contact Information
Phone: 715-284-2722 | Fax: 715-284-3136 | Toll Free: 800-434-4070
Physical Address: W9598 Hwy 54 East | Black River Falls, WI 54615
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 70 | Black River Falls, WI 54615
Document Filing
Documents may be filed in-person or electronically by sending to courtfilings@ho-chunk.com
Documents filed or sent to any other email address will not be considered officially filed.
CLERK OF COURT AND STAFF ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.
Legal questions should be directed to your attorney.
You may be eligible for legal services from Wisconsin Judicare, who can be contacted at (715) 842-1681 or (800) 472-1638 – Toll Free
Supreme Court
Hon. Todd R. Matha
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Hon. Tricia A. Zunker
Supreme Court Associate Justice
Hon. David J.W. Klauser
Supreme Court Associate Justice
Supreme Court Rules
Chapter 967
Chapter 969
Chapter 970
Chapter 971
Chapter 972
Chapter 974
Chapter 976
Chapter 977
HCN Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules of Appellate Procedure
In Re Adoption of Revised Rule 13 a8 of the HCN Rules of Appellate Procedure 101617
Federal Rules of Evidence
Temporary Adoption of HCN Rules of Criminal Procedure 070317 revised
Rules for Admission to Practice
Rules of Judicial Ethics
HCN Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
Traditional Court
Forrest Funmaker
Bear Clan
Richard Mann
Warrior Clan
Quentin Thundercloud
Thunder Clan
Clarence Pettibone
Pidgeon Clan
Wilfrid Cleveland
Native American Church
James Greendeer
Deer Clan
Francis Decorah
Native Amercian Church
Dion Thompson
Eagle Clan
Douglas Greengrass
Thunder Clan
Chief Clayton Winneshiek
Thunder Clan
Andrew Thundercloud III
Thunder Clan
Wade Blackdeer
Deer Clan
Trial Court
Hon. Jo Deen B. Lowe
Chief Judge
Ahugiparawinga
Hon. Wendi A. Huling
Associate Judge 1
Cewaehiwinga
Hon. Michelle Greendeer-Rave
Associate Judge 2
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