Nez Perce Tribal Prosecutor’s Office

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lapwai       208-843-7361 PHONE      208-843-5083 FAX

VISION

To Adequately protect the safety and interests of the Nez Perce Tribal Community through the zealous enforcement of the Nez Perce Tribal Code.

GOALS

To vindicate the public's interest in punishing crime without extracting revenge on behalf of individual victims.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

PROSECUTOR

The Prosecutor is authorized to represent the Tribe in the prosecution of all civil infractions, criminal proceeding and juvenile matters.  This begins with a review of police reports and criminal complaints taken by Law Enforcement to determine if probable cause exists to believe that a crime has been committed in violation of the Nez Perce Tribal Code.

The Prosecutor supervises Juvenile Probation Officer.

JUVENILE PROBATION

The Juvenile Probation Officer is monitoring Juvenile Offenders, to assure they meet all conditions of their Court Order.  The Probation Officer utilizes the Alcohol and Drug Center, School Districts, Distance Learning Center and other county agencies to assist in providing programs to Youth Offenders.

The Juvenile Probation Officer also monitors Community Service hours for both Adult and Juvenile Cases.  Community Service is currently in place for work at Boys and Girls Club, Young Horseman's Program, Pow Wow Committees, Housing Authority, Various Tribal Programs.  If you are required to perform Community service, please contact Vikki White Eagle at 208-843-7361.

STAFF

• William Richardson, Tribal Prosecutor

• Del Rae Kipp, Administrative Specialist

• Vikki White Eagle, Probation Officer