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NOTE: COVID-19 Hours of Operation
Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. and while the Courthouse remains closed to the public due to the ongoing pandemic.
Parties can file their filings at courtfilings@ho-chunk.com.
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.
Contact Information
P.O. Box 70
W9598 Highway 54 East
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Telephone: (715) 284-2722
Tollfree: (800) 434-4070
Fax: (715) 284-3136
*The Court will only accept filings by fax with prior permission from the presiding Judge
CLERK OF COURT AND STAFF ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.
Legal questions should be directed to your attorney. You may be elgible for legal services from Wisconsin Judicare, who can be contacted at (715) 842-1681 or (800) 472-1638 – Toll Free
Supreme Court
Todd R. Matha
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Tricia A. Zunker
Supreme Court Associate Justice
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
Roy Greengrass
Richard Mann
Quentin Thundercloud
Thomas Hopinkah
Martin Littlewolf, Jr.
James Greendeer
Francis Decorah
Earl Blackdeer
Dennis Funmaker
Chief Clayton Winneshiek
Andrew Thundercloud III
Wade Blackdeer
Trial Court
Jo Deen B. Lowe
Chief Judge
Ahugiparawinga
JoAnn Jones
Associate Judge 1
Haahe Maani
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Associate Judge 2
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