Tribal Projects

The Tribal Projects Unit is a program of the Center for Families, Children & the Courts. With federal and state funding, the Tribal Projects Unit provides support and technical assistance to local courts on tribal issues and assists with the development of policies, positions, and programs to ensure the highest quality of justice and service for California’s Native American communities and serves as a liaison to those communities in cases relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and family violence (domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking). 

Tribal Court/State Court Forum

A Tribal Court Judge and a Judicial Council Member cochair this coalition.  Tribal and state court judges come together as equal partners to address areas of mutual concern to the state and tribal justice systems in California.  Click here to learn more. 
 

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Find resources to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act:

• ICWA Education 
• ICWA Expert Witness List 
• ICWA Job Aids
• ICWA Laws, Rules & Regulations
• Statewide Directory of Services for Native American Families 
• Tribal Customary Adoption 
  
  

Family Violence 

Find resources relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking:

• Native American Communities Justice Project   
• Statewide Directory of Native American Resources 
• Domestic Assistance Self-Help Tribal Project
• Curriculum
• On-line Course

California Tribal Communities 

There are currently 107 federally recognized Indian tribes in California and 78 entities petitioning for recognition.  To learn more about the Native American communities in California, click here.

Tribal Justice Systems

Find information on California's Tribal Courts, resources to support tribal court development, and information on jurisdiction in Indian county:

• California Tribal Courts Directory   
• AOC Resources for Tribal Justice Systems 
• Jurisdiction in Indian Country