Bishop Paiute Tribal Court
Assuring Justice To All Parties
Serving justice to the jurisdiction of the Bishop Paiute Indian Reservation.
About the court
Who we serve and services offered.
The Tribal Court serves all persons who reside on the Bishop Indian Reservation, and all organizations that conduct business on the Bishop Indian Reservation jurisdiction. The court holds civil jurisdiction over all persons found within the Bishop Paiute Reservation and over all persons or entities who commit a tortious act or transact business within the territorial jurisdiction of the court.
Civil Cases
Jurisdiction of the court
Dog Control Ordinance
Nuisance
Bishop Paiute Tribal Court
Current Court Fees
The following Tribal Court fees are approved by Bishop Paiute Tribal Council. All fees are nonrefundable.
COMPLAINTS
How to file a complaint
Step 1
Pay the Filing Fee or Complete an Application for a Waiver/Discount.
Step 2
A summons will be issued to the Defendant in the case.
Step 3
Plaintiff is responsible to have summons, copy of complaint and answer form served upon the Defendant.
Step 4
Defendant has 20 days to ANSWER the complaint.
Step 5
After an ANSWER is received, a court hearing date will be set.
Step 6
Notice of Hearing will be mailed to all parties by the Tribal Court Clerk
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL COURT
Rules & Policies
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Staff & Advisory Committee
Tribal Court Staff
The Honorable Patricia R. Lenzi
Tribal Court Chief Judge
The Honorable Gary LaRance
Associate Judge/Tribal Youth Healing to Wellness Court (TYHWC) and Tribal Youth Attendance Achievement Program (TYAAP).
Yolanda Cortez
Tribal Court Administrator/Clerk
yolanda.cortez@bishoppaiute.org
Tribal Court Advisory Committee
Patricia Howard
Valerie Goodwin
Kelly Stone
Lydia Schultz
The Court Committee was developed in 2000 in effort to develop and oversee the court operations. The committee has been an integral part of the Court’s establishment and growth. Individuals are appointed by Tribal Council and serve two year terms. The Court Committee meets with Tribal Court staff once a month in an advisory capacity regarding court operations.
Bishop Paiute Tribal Court
Tribal Justice Center/Chambers
50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop CA 93514
Phone: (760) 784 – 9581
Fax: (760) 582 – 8141