Tribal Courts
Mission Statement:
To serve as the Judicial Branch of the Tribal Government in the preservation and enhancement of Tribal Sovereignty by providing a Judicial forum on both the Trial and Appellate levels for addressing issues over which jurisdiction is vested; afford all persons within its jurisdiction equal protection of the law; ensure them due process and additionally serve as the provider of general judicial services and legal resource for information regarding Tribal, State and Federal law.
Contact Information:
Chitimacha Tribal Courts
Jackie Darden, Clerk of Court
Email: jackie@chitimacha.gov
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 610
343 Navarro Street
Charenton, Louisiana 70523-0610
Phone: 337-923-7806
Fax: 337-923-7889
Petition for Disbursement of Funds:
Form No. 1: Petition for Disbursement of Funds (Minor or Incompetent)
This form is to be used for filing for a disbursement of funds of a minor child under the age of 18 or for an individual that has been deemed incompetent by the Court. A parent or guardian must file for a minor.
Form No. 2: Petition for Disbursement of Funds (Underage Qualified Tribal Member with Representation)
This form is to be used for filing for a disbursement of funds for an individual over the age of 18 by their Representative.
Form No. 3: Petition for Disbursement of Funds (Underage Qualified Tribal Member – Filing on Their Own Behalf)
This form is to be used for filing for a disbursement of funds when an individual attains the age of 18 and files for a disbursement of funds on their own behalf.
Form No. 4: Petition for Disbursement of Funds (Affidavit of Substantial Hardship & Order)
This form is to be used for filing for a disbursement of funds if unable to pay the docket fee and/or service fees.
Form No. 5: Petition for Disbursement of Funds (Financial Declaration Statement)
This form is to be used for filing for a disbursement of funds when a Financial Declaration Statement is needed.
Form No. 6: Affidavit of Substantial Hardship & Order
Pending Code Revisions
Chitimacha Comprehensive Codes of Justice