THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION TRIBAL COURT
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CRIMINAL COURT

If you are involved in Criminal Court proceedings, you need to be aware of your rights and responsibilities. Please read this page carefully.

Public Case and Calendar Access
Criminal Court - Know Your Rights
You have a right to an attorney. However, the Fort McDowell Tribal Court does not have public defenders. If you want an attorney you must hire the attorney and pay him/her out of your own pocket.

***This does not apply to enrolled members of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation***

  • You have the right to remain silent.
  • You have right to a jury trial (adults only).
  • You have the right to cross examine witnesses and to present evidence on your own behalf.
  • You have a right to an appeal – see Rules of the Appellate procedure.
Release Conditions
Depending on your case, you may be required to post bond or you may be released on your own recognizance. Our standard release conditions include:

  • You must remain law abiding.
  • You must return to court for any future hearings.
  • You cannot leave the state of Arizona without permission of the court.
  • not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, or possess drug paraphernalia.

Additional conditions may be ordered such as:

  • Being placed on house arrest.
  • You may be ordered to stay away from the scene of the crime.
  • You may be ordered to not have contact with victims, if any.
  • You may be ordered not to drive without a valid license.
  • You may be required to wear a GPS/alcohol monitoring device.
Calendaring
To view upcoming court dates for Civil/Juvenile & Civil Traffic/Criminal, please view our online calendar:
 
 
View Court Calendar
 
Restitution
All restitution payments can be made in person or by mail; the court only accepts a bank cashier’s check or money orders as forms of payment.
The FMYN Domestic Violence Program
The FMYN Domestic Violence Action Team (DVAT) was founded in 1997, and includes members from various departments who come together to address domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and stalking in our community. If you are in an abusive or violent situation, seek help immediately.

Visit www.fmyn-dvat.org to check out the things you need to know about domestic violence, and be sure to read about safety planning and victims’ rights.

Healing to Wellness (Wellness Court)

The Fort McDowell Adult Wellness Court Program is an intensive court supervised substance abuse treatment program. It provides individualized therapeutic programs to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by emphasizing personal responsibility and accountability.

It provides mental, physical, emotional and spiritual healing for community offenders who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.

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Contact Us

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Fort McDowell Yavapai Indian nation Tribal Court

If you have any questions about the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Court, please contact us and submit your question online.

PHONE:

Phone: 480-789-7604
Fax: +1-844-455-1401

ADDRESS:

Fort McDowell Tribal Court
10755 N. Fort McDowell Rd. Suite 1
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
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COURT OPENS:

Monday to Thursday 
7:30AM to 12:00PM
1:00PM to 5:30PM

We are closed on all public holidays.