Contact Information

Dial: (509) 865-5121 pressing four digit extension numbers allows direct connection to department.

Calling from Out-Of-State you may dial 1-800-859-5121

YN Tribal Court Administrator Ext. 4676

CIVIL COURT Ext. 4581 and 4151 (tort complaints; divorce, custody and guardianship, paternities, restraining order, name change, probate….etc.)

Criminal Court (Adult) Ext. 6090

Juvenile Delinquency/Truancy Ext. 4583

Dependency Court Ext. 4583

Court Bailiffs Ext. 5114 and Ext. 4588

The overall mission of the Yakama Tribal Court system is to at all times protect the sovereignty of the Yakama Nation and to provide for it’s members the guarantee outlined in the Treaty of 1855. The Courts will provide fair and impartial adjudication of all matters in a timely fashion where juvenile, civil and criminal justice is concerned. The Yakama Nation has the authority under the Revised Yakama Code to preserve order on the Yakama Reservation when necessary by punishing those through our Court system who violate Tribal law and is absolutely essential to the sovereignty of our nation. The Tribal Court system continues to maintain the independence of its judiciary to secure its role in the Yakama Nation governmental system of checks and balances.

Tribal Court Operations Update as of 1-31-2022
Tribal Court Operations Video Conference Update