Cheyenne River Sioux Legal Department is the dedicated legal arm of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, specializing in tribal law and the protection of sovereign rights. As the official Attorney General’s Office, it stands out for its commitment to upholding the Tribe’s treaties, preserving cultural resources, and advancing self-governance on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation.
The department operates with a mission to provide comprehensive legal services to the Tribe’s programs and protect its land, minerals, and cultural heritage. It focuses on exercising and defending the powers secured by treaties, both on and off the reservation, serving the tribal government, programs, and community with dedicated legal expertise.
Services Offered
- Attorney services
- Legal services for tribal programs
- Protection of tribal treaty rights
- Defense of tribal sovereignty and self-government
- Protection of reservation resources (land, minerals, culture)
- Adult prosecution
- Legal support for tribal government operations
The department serves the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and its reservation community, operating from its office in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, with a focus on preserving and advancing the Tribe’s legal and cultural interests.
