Kongiganak Tribal Court
Kongiganak Tribal Court
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Together We Work Best to Protect Our Community
Together We Work Best to Protect Our Community
Tribal Justice Services
Vision
Exercising Tribal Sovereignty While Maintaining Traditional and Cultural Values
The Opportunity to Make Huge Impacts in the Lives of Tribal Members and the Community
Promoting Community Wellness
To Help the Community Make Better Choices
To Repair the Harm Done to the Community and Families
Services
Male/Female Wellness Consultants
Counseling by Judges
Referrals to Healthy Family Conferences
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referrals
Intervention to Avoid State Criminal Records
Other forms of Restorative Justice:
The Tribal Court may also consider other Restorative Justice alternatives including:
circle and peacemaking sentencing, youth court, and any other remedy that the Tribal Court determines to be culturally relevant
ALL INFORMATION DISCLOSED OR DISCUSSED CONFIDENTIAL
Types of Cases
TPO Reports
Written Reports from the Public
Domestic Violence Protective Orders
Minor/Juvenile Delinquency
Elder Abuse
Child Protection
Drug and Alcohol Regulation
The Idea is to Design a Justice System That Benefits the Community
How the Court is Set Up
1. Complaints- A written complaint for violation of Tribal Ordinances is filed with the Tribal Court Clerk.
2. Petition to use the Tribal Court- A petitioner wishing to resolve a dispute with another party(respondent) may file a Petition to Use the Tribal Court with Court Clerk.
Clerk issues a Case Number
Clerk sets Court Date
Clerk informs parties involved (judges/affiliates, offender, witnesses, petitioner) of impending trial or hearing (7 to 10 days prior)
3. Court Hearing
Clerk opens hearing by recording the session time/date and stating present parties
Clerk presents the allegations or contents of hearing to the judges.
If the offender denies the allegations, the judge may ask present witnesses if the allegations are true. If the offender pleads guilty, the court may either impose fine, issue judgement order, or issue a warning.
Clerk issues involved parties of judgement order copies and retains originals for files.
For Any Questions, Comments, or Clarifications Please Call Our Office
(907)557-5222
OFFICE HOURS: 9AM – 5:30PM M-F
Darlene Daniel- Tribal Court Administrator
Email: kong.tribalcourt@gmail.com
Jenilee Kiunya- Chief Clerk of Court
Email: jkiunya@gmail.com
Angele Azean- Tribal Clerk
Email: angeleazean1994@gmail.com
Karen Miller- Translator
Terri Andrew- Bailiff
Wayne Phillip- IT Tech
Email: wkp99545@gmail.com
Piyunarqucingqertuten Qanerkarpenek Piyuutmek Caliaqumaarkamun Igarluten Wall’u Elpet Tungaunak
FiNES & PENALTiES:
There are different options on how to pay off your debt on fines and penalties issued by the tribal court. These may be in the form of community service, i.e. chopping wood or chores for elders, providing subsistence foods and gathering for those who are not able, preparing meals in preparation for funerals or community events, etc.
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Recent Highlights
Tribal Court entered into the new year of 2021 with Covid Pandemic restrictions in which everyone had to isolate and work from home. When these restrictions were lifted, we heard our first case in June of 2021. The chart above represents a total of 64 cases derived from our court docket or court data-keeping spreadsheet.
In the blue, 22% of cases heard and handled by our tribal court judges involved Alcohol and Drugs (Adult cases), and we had one case each of Importation and Driving Under the Influence that the court handled. 7.81% of the cases handled involved speeding ATV’s and Curfew a majority of which were juvenile delinquency related cases. Another 3.13% also involved juveniles related to Theft of Property / Misbehavior, and one case of Vandalism—Property Damage. In yellow, 6.25% of cases involved Child Custody.
32.81% of the total cases are Pending Cases that have yet to be heard by the tribal judges. These will be carried over to this new year 2022. Overall, nearly one-quarter of the cases 23.44% have been dismissed, either due to lack of evidence, and lack of witnesses. Small handful of cases were either transferred to the State Court or Federal justice systems.
The court averages about 4 cases, and up to 6 cases per hearings scheduled at a time, and the court clerks try to schedule 2 court sessions each month. At certain times, we were asked to work from home due to Covid-related restrictions imposed on the village. We hope this new year brings a lot of productivity for everyone—Happy New Year!
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Allqaaq's Elder Quote
Allqaaq's Elder Quote
Inerquun
Words of Advice
“Assirluni yuum yuuqallerkaa. Picirkartuyartalriaruvkenaani Caruyauvkenaani-llu yuunarquq ellangqerrluni.”
~ Translation ~
Respectable living involves a conscious choice of observing the outcomes and consequences of one’s own actions before action is taken.
This Inerquun was contributed by Allqaaq. Quoted from Julia Azean when she was at the age of 81. She was born on May 7, 1918 in Uruutuq, an abandoned settlement between Kwigillingok and Kipnuk past Anuuraaq. Julia was also known as Anglluralria.
Consider collecting subsistence foods for the elders such as Mouse Food. Helping elders or those in need with subsistence activities may lower your tribal court fines. Contact the tribal court and get credit for helping out community members.
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