Tribal Court

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Meskwaki Tribal Court to administer justice according to laws that govern the Meskwaki Nation by exercising all judicial and dispute resolution powers of the Tribe.

Our Vision

To discover and determine the truth; and to seek a resolution that restores balance to the community in accordance with the customs and traditions of the tribe, repairs relationships, results in fairness, and avoids principles of retribution and punishment.

What We Do

The Tribal Court of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa was established by Tribal Council Resolution No.12-2004, enacted on June 9, 2004. This resolution created an integrated judicial department consisting of a court of appeals, a trial court, and such lower or intermediate courts as the Tribal Council deems necessary to resolve disputes.

Special Note

Masks are required at all times in the Justice Center and temperature checks are required upon entering the building. Court hearings and conferences are limited to ten people or less for social distancing. Filings may be placed in the Drop Box located at the front door of the Justice Center, filed directly at the Clerk’s window, or emailed to: [email protected] .

Joy R. Mauskemo, Court Administrator

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Visit the Meskwaki Nation Tribal Court’s website to find docket reports, forms, pay tickets, and more

Tribal Court Staff

Vacant

Chief Judge



Suzanne Buffalo

Senior Deputy Clerk of Court

Justice Center

[email protected]
641-484-9300

Angelica Diaz

Clerk of Court

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641-484-9300

Mark Doland

Probation Officer

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[email protected]
641-484-9300

Alanna Holiday Brown

Juvenile Court Officer

Tribal Court

[email protected]
641-484-9300

Joy Mauskemo

Court Administrator

Justice Center

[email protected]
641-484-9300

Judge Christopher Nydle

Associate Judge

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641-484-9300

Kiyanna Pushetonequa

Records Management Clerk

Tribal Court

[email protected]
641-484-9300

Judge Tricia Zunker

Chief Justice

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641-484-9300

Tribal Court Contact Information

Department Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Phone Number

(641) 484-9300

Fax Number

641-484-2221

Address

Meskwaki Tribal Court                                307 Meskwaki Road                                Tama, IA 52339

 

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Contact the Meskwaki Nation

Get in touch with our main office if you have general questions or need assistance finding the correct department to contact.