News and Other Announcements
News and Other Announcements
Public Service Announcements
COURT CLOSURE NOTICE-Mandatory Staff Training
Please be advised that the Navajo Nation district courts will have limited services to the public on August 04, 2025 through August 07, 2025 to allow court staff to attend mandatory training. Full services will resume August 08, 2025 at 8:00 am.
During this time, court operations including hearings, document filings, and walk-in services will be limited. We encourage the public to plan accordingly.
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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.
Request For Proposals
None.
News and Other Announcements
The Law and Order Committee of the 25th Navajo Nation Council announces public hearings to evaluate the probationary performances of the following:
Honorable Judge Letitia Stover, Friday, August 9, 2024, at 9 a.m., Kayenta District Court
Honorable Judge Victor Clyde, Friday, August 16, 2024, 9 a.m., Navajo Nation Council Chamber
Honorable Judge Malcolm Laughing, Friday, August 23, 2024, at 9 a.m., Ramah District Court
Pursuant to the Hearings Rules, members of the general public who want to participate in the hearing shall submit written testimony to the Law and Order Committee Chairperson in care of the Legislative Advisor to the Law and Order Committee not less than five working days prior to the hearing.
July 16, 2024: Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne provided the Judicial Branch’s quarterly report for Fiscal Year 2024 Third Quarter to the Navajo Nation Council on the first day of the summer session July 15, 2024. The Chief Justice highlighted the work of the judicial districts and programs from the previous quarter, which runs April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Read the press release. Read text of Chief Justice’s remarks.
July 12, 2024: The Fiscal Year 2024 Third Quarterly Report of the Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation is available through this link.
April 19, 2024: During her report to the Navajo Nation Council on Monday, April 15, 2024, Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne announced two new initiatives by the Hashkééjí Nahat’á (Judicial Branch), including a judicial law clerkship program and an internship and externship program. The Branch is currently seeking applicants for both programs. Read more. Alse see Frequently Asked Questions for Judicial Law Clerkship Program (PDF), Judicial Clerkship Program Brochure and Internship/Externship Program and Internship/Externship Brochure.
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.
Click here for archive of press releases.
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.
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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