The Bois Forte Tribal Court provides for due process of criminal matters for all persons residing within the boundaries of the Bois Forte Reservation.
The Band Prosecutor represents you, the people of Bois Forte.
The Public Defender represents adult and juvenile defendants in Tribal Court.
Court Days:
2nd Tuesday of the month is CHIPS court
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month is Criminal and Civil Court
Court starts at 10:00 and is currently held via Zoom.
Bois Forte Tribal Court
12907 Palmquist Road Suite B
Orr, MN 55771
Office: 218-757-3462
Fax: 218-757-0064
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Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR)
PSOR Website Available
Bois Forte Judicial Services has launched the new Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR). This registry is made available through to better assist the public in preventing and protecting against the commission of future criminal sexual acts by convicted sex offenders.
Visit site here http://boisforte.nsopw.gov.
Sorna Tier Explanation Summary Click Here
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Bois Forte Tribal Code
- On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council approved the Revised Bois Forte Tribal Code.
- The Revised Bois Forte Tribal Code will take effect on March 1, 2021.
- If you have questions or comments, please contact the Tribal Court.
Revised Bois Forte Tribal Code↓
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Probation Office
Beginning, Wednesday, April 7th,2021
Probation Officer, Marian Holmes, will be traveling to the Vermilion Social Center twice a month to meet with individuals on probation and release.
CALL 218-757-3462 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
HOURS:
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
DATES:
April 7 & 21 September 1 & 15
May 5 & 19 October 6 & 20
June 2 & 16 November 3 & 16
July 7 & 21 December 1 & 15
August 4 & 18
- MASKS REQUIRED
- TEMPERATURE SCANS & HAND SANITIZATION REQUIRED AT THE DOOR
- SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
- DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
- DO NOT BRING ADDITIONAL PEOPLE TO YOUR APPOINTMENT, THEY WILL BE ASKED TO WAIT OUTSIDE.
REMEMBER…
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT YOUR PROBATION OFFICER
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Marian Holmes, Probation Officer, at 218-757-3462 or 218- 410-9678 or via email at mholmes@boisforte-nsn.gov.
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Staff
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Melissa Wright MSW, LGSW, Judicial Services Director
Email
melissa.wright@boisforte-nsn.gov
Phone Numbers
Office: 218-757-3462
Cell: 218-410-3800
Fax: 218-757-0064Responsible For
ensuring that all aspects of court actions are processed effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
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Janell Smith, Probation Officer
Responsible For
handling all court cases in which probation has been ordered, and maintaining a working relationship with the Nett Lake Police Department.
- Megan Treuer, Chief Judge
- Tessa V Jacobson, Attorney at Law
- Heidi Drobnick, Public Defender / Swanson, Drobnick & Tousey P.C.
- Ben Pachito, Prosecutor / The Jacobson Law Group
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Ellen Little, Court Clerk
Responsible For
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Kristina Isham, Tribal Justice System Grant Coordinator
Responsible For