The Flandreau Santee Sioux Judicial Courts is the official judicial branch of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, exercising its sovereign authority to provide comprehensive legal services to tribal members and the community. Operating under the provisions of the Tribal Constitution, this court system stands out for its dedication to upholding tribal laws, customs, and traditions while ensuring justice and legal order within the tribe’s territorial boundaries.
The judiciary consists of a Court of General Jurisdiction and an Appellate Court, both overseen by law-trained judges who are members in good standing of the Bar Association. With a focus on cases arising under tribal constitution, laws, ordinances, and traditions, the courts serve tribal members, residents of tribal lands, and those subject to the tribe’s jurisdiction, emphasizing fairness, cultural respect, and the inherent powers of the sovereign nation.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Court of General Jurisdiction
- Appellate Court services
- Case adjudication under tribal constitution and laws
- Case adjudication under tribal ordinances and regulations
- Case adjudication under tribal customs and traditions
- Lay advocate services
- Court clerk services
- Court services officer support
The courts operate within the territorial boundaries of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, including all held and acquired lands, and services are provided in English with cultural sensitivity to tribal traditions and community values.
