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Address

PO Box 156
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034

Phone Numbers

Phone (928) 738-5171
Court Annex Fax (928) 738-5561
Main Court Building Fax (928) 738-5589

Jury Telephone Number for out of town summoned jurors (800) 456-6088

Jury Telephone Number for local summoned jurors (928) 738-5310

(Jury numbers will have information only on the jury trial scheduled for that week.)

Hours of Operation

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays and Fridays

WELCOME TO THE

Judicial Branch of the Hopi Tribe

Hopi courts interpret and apply laws relating to the Hopi Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, Hopi Ordinances, Hopi Tribal Resolutions, customs, traditions and culture of the Hopi Tribe, federal laws, rules and regulations, rules and laws of the State of Arizona and common law.

The Hopi Courts do not make the laws; that is the function of the Hopi Tribal Council, nor do the courts carry out the executive functions of the tribal government.

We invite you to visit the court’s website and to visit the Hopi courts.  We are constantly looking for ways to better serve the public, and we hope this website will provide more information about the Hopi Judicial Branch and Hopi Tribal Courts.  You may observe court hearings except cases involving juveniles and children.  Before proceeding further into our website please read the disclaimer statement.

Thank you,
The Hopi Judicial Branch, Tribal Courts Staff

Disclaimer:

In no event shall the Hopi courts or the Clerk of the Court be liable for damages of any nature, including any loss of profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use this internet service. Any and all information contained within the Hopi courts’ database is recorded with an understanding that the information is true and correct in as far as all aspects of the documents physically filed with the Clerk of the Court. The Clerk of the Hopi Courts makes no warranty of any kind with respect to data or documents accessed, unless an original document with the Clerk of the Court filing stamp can be produced to substantiate proof of filing or error.

Location

The Hopi Judicial Branch is located within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Hopi Law Enforcement Services Complex, approximately five miles east of Polacca and just south of Arizona State Highway 264 at mile post 396.5. The Hopi Judicial Branch is housed in the main court building adjacent to the BIA Law Enforcement Services Building, and the court annex which is located east of the parking lot. The main courtroom, associate judges, appellate court office, bailiffs and court clerks are located in the main court building. Courtroom II, probation officers, chief judge’s office, and the administrative support services are located in the court annex.

Driving Directions

From Holbrook, Arizona

  • Drive East on I-40 to the Keams Canyon Exit. Exit right to Route 77
  • Drive North on Route 77 to Highway 264. Turn Left
  • Drive West on Highway 264 for 14 miles to Mile Post 396.5. Turn Left into the Judicial Complex.

From Winslow, Arizona

  • Drive East on I-40 to the Second Mesa Exit. Exit Right to Highway 87.
  • Drive North on highway 87 to Second Mesa. Turn Right on Highway 264, and drive approximately 14 miles to Mile Post 396.5. Turn Right into the Judicial Complex.

From Window Rock, Arizona

  • Drive West on Highway 264. Follow signs to Keams Canyon, Arizona, Mile Post 396.5
  • Turn Left at Mile Post 396.5 into the Judicial Complex.

From Tuba City, Arizona

  • Drive East on Highway 264. Follow signs to Keams Canyon, Arizona.
  • Turn Left at Mile Post 396.5 into the Judicial Complex.

Holidays

The Hopi Tribal Court observes the 10 holidays set out in the Hopi Tribe Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, additional holidays may be declared to be observed as tribal holidays to commemorate special events. The holidays are:

New Year’s Day (January 1)
Hopi Sinom Day (3rd Monday in January)
President’s Day (3rd Monday in February)
Memorial Day (4th Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Pueblo Revolt Day (August 10)
Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
Veteran’s Day (November 11)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Christmas Day (December 25)