Welcome to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Court
located at
483 Great Neck Road South Mashpee MA 02649
MISSION
The mission of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Court is to exercise, to the maximum extent possible, the powers authorized by the Tribal Constitution. As a separate but equal branch of the Tribal government, the court will fairly and without prejudice adjudicate all civil and criminal matters authorized by the Tribal Council including but not limited to appeals.
TRIBAL COURT
The Purpose of the Tribal Court is to care for the Mashpee land and community in harmony with the Creator and Spirit of the People of the First Light. Harmony means continually having a mind that is together with someone else’s which is vital to be able to maintain stability within the Tribe. In addition, Community Health helps address the connection between the people and the land. The Principle states that the health of the community at large depends on recognizing the connection of all things and people, and the responsibility that we all have to each other. For Mashpee peoples, a mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy community is achieved when this Principle is reached.
All individuals who appear before the tribal court are assured a fair, prompt, and impartial hearing that guarantees their rights as outlined by the Tribal Constitution. There are three types of courts, Supreme Court, District Court, and Peacemaker Court.
In addition to hearing civil, criminal and peacemaking cases, the Tribal Court is also working on several activities that will strengthen our judicial infrastructure.
These include:
Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules of Evidence
Rules of Criminal Procedure
Appellate Rules of Procedure
Policies and Procedures
Web site development
Facebook and Twitter Accounts
Tribal Court Guidebooks for Tribal Members
Peacemaker Ethical Code
