The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Court was created to provide a fair and efficient system of justice for all with respect to tradition and culture. The Court is committed to excellence, fostering public trust, and seeks to promote and support the health, welfare and development of its Tribal Membership now and in the future.
The Tribal Court exercises specific civil jurisdiction over Indians and non-Indians who either reside on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, transact business on the reservation, and/or have consented to Tribal jurisdiction, or acted in a way that may bring them within the jurisdiction of the Tribe according to Tribal law.
The Tribal Court, including the judge, and all court staff, must remain impartial at all times. This basic rule protects everyone coming to court, including you, from unfairness and injustice.
Tribal Court staff can provide information about the court's procedures, however, the Tribal Court staff cannot provide legal advice, suggestions, or recommendations about what to do.
If you need legal advice, you can contact a private attorney.
Please note that the filing cut-off time is 4:00 p.m. for documents submitted in person. Any document received electronically by the court via e-filing between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day is deemed filed on that court day. Any document that is received electronically on a non-court day shall be deemed filed on the next court day.
Address: 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Phone: 760-866-6500
Email: info@aguacalientetribalcourt.gov
Rosemary Glaser
Tribal Court Administrator
Email: rglaser@aguacaliente.net
Anita Kersting
Assistant Tribal Court Administrator
Email: akersting@aguacaliente.net
Jerry McCormies
Court Clerk
Email: jmccormies@aguacaliente.net
Media Inquiries:
Kate Anderson
Tribal Public Relations Director
Email:kanderson@aguacaliente.net
Please Note: All visitors to the Tribal Court will be subject to the Tribal Court entrance search and screening procedure, which includes a walk-through metal detector and x-ray screening of all items including -- but not limited to -- backpacks, purses, briefcases, and devices including cell phones, tablets, computers. Weapons are prohibited.
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