The tribal court was first established in 1974. Originally the court heard only fishing cases. The court currently has jurisdiction to hear cases arising under the Hoopa Valley Tribal Constitution or statute. The tribe currently has over 67 statutes on a variety of subject matters. The court hears cases involving family law, child abuse and neglect, evictions, domestic violence restraining orders, juvenile delinquency, juvenile wellness court, traffic citations, and civil complaints for monetary damages.
