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This page was last updated on 12/23/2024
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Closures and Relocations

Public service announcement

December 18, 2024: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation will be closed December 24, 2024, through December 26, 2024, and December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025.

December 17, 2024: Aneth Judicial District will be closed on January 10, 2025, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 3, 2024: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation will be closed December 24-26, 2024.

Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court is closed until further notice. Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court services are available at Crownpoint District Court. Please call the Crownpoint Court at (505) 786-2072 if you have any questions.

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News and Other Announcements

December 5, 2024: Peacemaking to host winter conferece. The Peacemaking Program will be hosting its 2nd Annual Peacemaking Winter Conference on December 18-19, 2024, at the Navajo Nation Museum with the theme of, “Prevention to Counter Social Trends.” Read more. See flyer, agenda, registration form, and resource booth registration form.

December 2, 2024: Rosiene Charley from Tuba City, Ariz., has been hired as the Bi-Cultural Training Manager for the Peacemaking Program effective Monday, December 2, 2024. The Bi-Cultural Training Manager is a very difficult position to fill due to the specialized expertise in Navajo traditional culture that is necessary for the job. Read more.

November 22, 2024: The Navajo Nation Probation Services team is accomplishing its goals in the Judicial Branch’s Strategic Plan by both working with outside resources and tapping into internal strengths. Lucinda Yellowhair leads the Office of Probation and Parole Services within the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch as the Chief Probation Officer. She is assisted by three senior probation officers who are responsible for regional administrative functions and services in the eastern, central and western agencies. Probation officers provide community-based supervision for client-offenders at the local judicial districts. Read more.

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.

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Supreme Court Opinions       

July 9, 2021:  Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development v. Dineh Benally. Opinion. SC-CV-18-20

For all opinions (2013 - present) for which no motions are pending, click here.

The Navajo Reporter, Volumes 1-9 are available for purchase. NOTE: Volume 4 is out of stock and not available at this time. Click here for more information.

Judicial Branch Newsletters

An archive of Judicial Branch newsletters may be found here.  

Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (June 10, 2024).  In this issue: Harvey named Peacemaking Program Coordinator, Justices meet with Associate Attorney General, Memorial Day photos.

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Pay online option for civil traffic fines. NOTE: This service is currently unavailable. Please contact the district court to pay for civil traffic fines.

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