Tribal Court
The Purpose of the Tribal Court is to serve all tribal members who have a civil or criminal complaint. The Tribal Court allows for civil and criminal cases to be heard within a judicial process that reflects both tribal traditions and community standards for justice.
Tribal Court News
Tribal Court is open Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
***All Documents have to be filed with the Court Clerk no later than 3:30pm no exceptions - Unless an Emergency Child and Family services filing.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is Establishing a Wellness Court
The Mashpee Wampanoag Wellness Court will combine the judicial oversight and powers of the Court with local wellness services. A braided services approach incorporates multiple tribal programs that work together to ensure the individual has the tools to address their substance use disorder, health issues, avoid recidivism and progress towards a healthy way of being. Wellness Courts is evidence based and are structured into four phases. There are 10 key components:
· Individual and Community Healing Focus
· Referral Points and Legal process
· Screening and Eligibility
· Treatment and Rehabilitation
· Intensive Supervision (Case Management and Alcohol/Drug Testing)
· Sanctions and Incentives
· Judicial Interaction
· Monitoring and Evaluation
· Continuing Interdisciplinary and Community Education
· Team Interaction (policies and procedures, interagency, third-party, and intergovernmental agreements)
What makes this court different?
This court provides a variety of local treatment, supportive resources and focuses on reconnection with culture and community. Individuals meet with a case manager three times a week and are randomly tested for substances two to three times a week. Individuals check in with the court every other week.
Who is eligible?
Tribal citizens that are clinically assessed with a substance use disorder, willing and able to consent to enter and is a non-violent offender.
A presentation on the Wellness Court will be made at the general meeting on March 10th, 2024, by the Chief Judge Eric Mehnert and Judge Rhonda Decontie of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court.
Our Office
483 Great Neck Road South
Mashpee, MA, 02649
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 480
Mashpee, MA 02649
Phone Number
Court Administrator, Nancy Rose 508-477-0208 ext 190
Court Clerk, Britney Nevels-Jones 508-477-0208 ext 109
Tribal.Court@MWTribe-nsn.gov
