Updates from the Court Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
PGST Community Court is committed to protecting the safety and security of our community while performing our Constitutional duties. The Court is open, but has significantly modified and reduced operations as described in the Emergency Administrative Order(s): PGST_-Emergency_Order_3-25-2020.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, operations at the Tribal Court are on a emergent basis. While we will continue to process all filings only emergency cases will be heard by the court. You can access some of the court's forms on this page. Do to the required social distancing, we are at critical staffing levels. If you want to file a petition or court document, please file it through our temporary E-filing email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Documents can also be mailed but there may be a delay in processing. If you have questions concerning your case please call the Court Director at 360-297-6297.
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The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe operates a Tribal Court with jurisdiction over criminal, civil and juvenile matters. Appeals are heard by a three-judge Court of Appeals.
The Tribe’s primary governing document is its Constitution, which was adopted in 1939 and has been subsequently amended. An extensive code of laws with more than 20 chapters regulates fishing, hunting, gaming, traffic, domestic relations, and public health; protects children and vulnerable adults; sets forth the criminal laws of the Tribe, court and appellate procedures; and covers a growing list of other subject matters.
Copies of the Tribe’s Law & Order Code are available here on the website. Copies of pages or sections can be obtained from the court or from the Tribal attorney’s office.
You can make application to the Tribe's Reentry Program and Healing to Wellness Drug Court Program by downloading the applications in the "Documents for Download" section.
Court Forms for Download:
Motion for Order (blank)
Order (blank)
Protection for Order of Protection: Domestic Violence
Temporary Protection Order and Notice of Hearing: Domestic Violence
Change of Address/Contact Information
Court Services Applications:
Healing to Wellness Court Application/Eligibility
Client Application PGST Re-Entry Program
Application to Practice in Tribal Court & Spokesperson's Oath