Walker River

Tribal and Traffic Court

Contact Details


Phone Details

Phone: (775) 773-2227
Fax: (775) 773-2333


Physical Address

4026 N US HWY 95
Schurz, NV 89427


Our Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.



Forms

We understand that it may be difficult to come into our office, therefore we have uploaded all program applications, forms, and policies to print directly from your computer. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact our office at (775) 773-2227.


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About Us

We are here to give information regarding any court filings. We hear all Traffic citations, civil and criminal cases issued within the boundaries of the Walker River Paiute Tribe. We have court the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning at 6:00 pm.

Mission:

The Mission of the Walker River Paiute Tribe is to support individual and community self-determination and self-sufficiency.

To protect our Tribal sovereignty and become self-sufficient, to prove opportunities to meet the needs of the Tribal members while maintaining the awareness of our culture, values, tradition, education, language, history, infrastructure, and health welfare. To manage and protect our natural resources which empower our community for current and future generations.

The Walker River Paiute Tribe has dedicated and committed leadership which strongly advocates Tribal sovereignty through government-to-government relations.


Courtroom Rules

  • NO CELL PHONES: place cell phones on vibrate or silent, step outside if it is an
  • emergency.
  • NO HATS; including visors, bandanas, etc.
  • NO BACKBACKS
  • NO CHEWING GUM
  • NO SUNGLASSES: tinted prescription glasses are an exception.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS
  • NO FOOD OR DRINKS
  • DO DISRUPTVE CONVERSATIONS; step outside to continue your
    conversation.
  • NO FILMING OR RECORDING WITHOUT THE COURT’S PERMISSION

THESE RULES ARE TO ENSURE PROTECTION FOR THE COURT STAFF, YOURSELF, AND OTHERS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.


2024 Court Dates

Court will be held the first and third Tuesdays of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made.

JANUARY 2ND & 16TH
FEBRUARY 6TH & 20TH
MARCH 5TH & 19TH
APRIL 2ND & 16TH
MAY 7TH & 21ST
JUNE 4TH & 18TH
JULY 2ND & 16TH
AUGUST 6TH & 20TH
SEPTEMBER 3RD & 17TH
OCTOBER 1ST & 15TH
NOVEMBER 5TH & 19TH
DECEMBER 3RD & 17TH
**DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the court with the number provided on the citation to pay by phone, mail in a money order with the citation, or bring cash and we can direct you from there.

You can appear in person or call the court 24 hours before your court date and time to ask for a zoom link that will be sent to your personal email.

In order to do a payment plan you must attend your court hearing and ask the Judge. If you cannot attend in person then notify the court to set up a zoom link.

You may pay with debit/credit card in person or over the phone, mail in money orders or checks, all cash payments shall be made at the Tribal Administration building.

No, the court does not have a online portal. All payments must be made over the phone, by mail or in person.


WRPT Court Advocates/Attorneys

Allen W. Ambler
Advocate

(775)742-3698
1062 Angela Court Fallon NV, 89407
Ryanna McMinn
Advocate

(775) 773-2529
(775) 312-0361
[email protected]
Charlene Dressler
Advocate

(775) 342-8836
153 Villa Pkwy
Fernley NV, 89408
Victim Services Coordinator
Samantha Helme
(775) 773-2058 ext. 2350
Social Services Director
Miranda Quintero
(775) 773-2058 ext. 2275

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribal Court Attorneys/Advocates

Stevie DeSomber, Esq.
Nevada Legal services

204 Marsh Ave.
Stw.101
Reno NV, 89509
(775) 464-1034
Fax (775) 284-3496
Steve E. Evenson Esq.
101 N. Maine St.
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-1967
Fax(775) 428-1820
Debra M. Amens, Esq.
Amens Law, Ltd.

432 S. Broad St.
P.O. Box 488
Battle Mountain NV, 89820
(775) 235-2222
Fax (775) 635-9146
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mitch Wright, Esq.
Wright Law Offices

55 S. Maine St, Suite A
Fallon NV, 89406
(775) 294-6505
Fax (775) 741-4252
[email protected]
Charlene Dressler
Advocate

(775) 342-8836
153 Villa Pkwy
Fernley NV, 89408
Allen W. Ambler
Advocate

(775)742-3698
1062 Angela Court
Fallon NV, 89407
Rosalie Allen
Advocate

(775) 294-7182
1104 Pinenut Dr.
Fallon NV, 89406
Ivy Wright
Advocate

(775) 433-5442
P.O. Box 237
Nixon NV, 89424


Schedule of Fees

Civil Actions

CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT$50.00
GUARDIANSHIP$45.00
ADOPTION$45.00
NAME CHANGE$45.00
SMALL CLAIMS$45.00
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE$45.00
RESTRAINING ORDER$45.00
POWER OF ATTORNEY——-
DIVORCE (UN-CONTESTED)$75.00
DIVORCE (CONTESTED)$150.00
MOTION TO MODIFY$25.00
GENERAL MOTION$40.00
CIVIL AFFIDAVIT$45.00
SUBPOENA FILING$40.00
SUBPOENA WITNESS FEE$25.00

Appeal Actions

APPEAL FILING$100.00

Annual Admission Fee

REPRESENTATIVE FEE$100.00

Records Request

RECORD SEARCH & RETRIEVAL$5.00

Miscellaneous Fees

SERVICE FEE$15.00
WITHDRAW AL FEE$20.00
FAILURE TO APPEAR$50.00
COPIES PER PAGE$0.25
FAX PER PAGE$2.00
LAW & ORDER CODE$100.00
CODE BY SECTIONS$50.00
QUASH WARRANT FEE$50.00
POLICE REPORTS$15.00

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID TO THE TRIBAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT BEFORE FILING AT THE COURT.

CARDS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE TRIBAL COURT.

CARDS/CASH/CHECKS ACCEPTED AT THE TRIBAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT.


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Our Team


Chief Judge
Aaron Mouritsen

Associate Sunny Stevenson
Associate Jack Duran


Anne Laughlin

Attorney, WRPT Prosecutor

Phone – (775) 671-2414
Email – [email protected]
Address – P.O. Box 1396
Carson City, NV 89702

Vacant

Court Administrator


Monica Sanchez

Court Clerk

Email – [email protected]

Maria Martinez

Court Clerk Assistant

Email – [email protected]

Josh Gonzales

Bailiff/Probation Officer

Email – [email protected]