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Mission
The Judiciary shall have the power to interpret and apply the Constitution and the laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation. CONSTITUTION OF THE HO-CHUNK NATION Art. VII, § 4.  The Trial Court has original jurisdiction over all cases and controversies, both criminal and civil. Vision
To develop and maintain a stable, capable and professional workforce that will support the Nation’s Judiciary branch as it grows to address Constitutional responsibilities and the justice system needs of the Nation.

Veterans Day Administrative Order

The Ho-Chunk Nation Judicial Branch is currently having a new and improved website being developed to host the Supreme Court and Trial Court case summaries.

We are also developing a new and improved website. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact the courts at 715-284-2722

Continuing:
Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court In Re: Urgent Adoption of Procedural Rules

Contact Information

Phone: 715-284-2722 | Fax: 715-284-3136 | Toll Free: 800-434-4070
Physical Address: W9598 Hwy 54 East | Black River Falls, WI 54615
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 70 | Black River Falls, WI 54615

Document Filing

Documents may be filed in-person or electronically by sending to courtfilings@ho-chunk.com

Documents filed or sent to any other email address will not be considered officially filed.

CLERK OF COURT AND STAFF ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.

Legal questions should be directed to your attorney.

You may be eligible for legal services from Wisconsin Judicare, who can be contacted at (715) 842-1681 or (800) 472-1638 – Toll Free

Supreme Court

Chief Justice Todd R. Matha

Hon. Todd R. Matha

Supreme Court Chief Justice

Associate Justice Tricia A. Zunker

Hon. Tricia A. Zunker

Supreme Court Associate Justice

Associate Justice David J.W. Klauser

Hon. David J.W. Klauser

Supreme Court Associate Justice

Supreme Court Rules

Chapter 967
Chapter 969
Chapter 970
Chapter 971
Chapter 972
Chapter 974
Chapter 976
Chapter 977
HCN Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules of Appellate Procedure
In Re Adoption of Revised Rule 13 a8 of the HCN Rules of Appellate Procedure 101617
Federal Rules of Evidence
Temporary Adoption of HCN Rules of Criminal Procedure 070317 revised
Rules for Admission to Practice
Rules of Judicial Ethics
HCN Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Supreme Court Case Summaries Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Court Bar Association 2023-2024 Updated Bar Membership List

Traditional Court

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Bear Clan

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Richard Mann

Warrior Clan

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Quentin Thundercloud

Thunder Clan

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Clarence Pettibone

Pidgeon Clan

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Wilfrid Cleveland

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James Greendeer

Deer Clan

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Francis Decorah

Native Amercian Church

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Douglas Greengrass

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Chief Clayton Winneshiek

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Andrew Thundercloud III

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Wade Blackdeer

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Trial Court

Chief Judge Jo Deen B. Lowe

Hon. Jo Deen B. Lowe

Chief Judge
Ahugiparawinga Associate Judge Wendi A. Huling

Hon. Wendi A. Huling

Associate Judge 1

Associate Judge Michelle M. Greendeer-Rave

Hon. Michelle Greendeer-Rave

Associate Judge 2

Trial Court Summaries Trial Court Bulletins

Other Resources

Wisconsin Law Library

Judicare

Divorce, Wisconsin

Access to Justice: Resources for Incarcerated Individuals

Disability Rights/Criminal Justice

Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission:  Civil Legal Aid