Closures and Relocations

Holiday closure

The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation will be closed November 22-24, 2023. The courts, programs and offices will reopen on November 27, 2023.

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Administrative Orders

Application for Temporary Protection Order PDF

October 16, 2023: The Judicial Branch Fiscal Year 2023 Fourth Quarterly Report is available on the Branch Reports page which is accessible at the top of this home page.

May 17, 2023: Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne issued Administrative Order 42-2023 on May 15, 2023 for the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch that rescinds operating plans related to the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking agreements for Judicial Branch employees, and the mask mandate for Judicial Branch facilities. The Administrative Order is effective May 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Read more.

July 21, 2022: Our website is experiencing technical issues. Please use the following link to access our website: https://courts.navajo-nsn.gov/

April 3, 2020: Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court is closed until further notice. Essential services for Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court will be available at Crownpoint District Court. Please call (505) 786-2072 if you have any questions. Also as a reminder, the entrance doors at Crownpoint District Court are closed to the public but essential services are available. Please call the Crownpoint Court at (505) 786-2072 if you have any questions.

April 2, 2020: Most Navajo Nation District Courts are accepting credit card payments for civil traffic fines through telephone. These payments can also be made by money order. Payments for other fines and fees must be made by money order. Window Rock Court, To'hajiilee Court and Alamo are only accepting money orders at this time until further notice. If you have any questions, please call the court.

March 30, 2020: The Navajo Nation uses a sender verification system designed to eliminate spam, bulk and malicious emails. If you email the courts from a non-Navajo Nation email address, please make sure to verify your email address by following the instructions sent back to you by email. This will allow for your email to go through to the intended recipient.

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