During this course, you will learn to:

• Identify sources of Indian law that may be applicable to a tribal court;
• Discuss how these sources of Indian law may impact the role of the court clerk;
• Differentiate between the different types of tribal courts that exist in the United States;
• Define tribal sovereignty and why it is important for tribal courts and the court clerk;
• Identify and recognize the role and duties of a court clerk;
• Recognize authoritative guidelines that can exist in a tribal court;
• Explain the components of a service oriented court;
• Identify customers by defining internal and external customers;
• Discuss technology policies in a tribal court;
• Define the necessary tools of the trade;
• List procedures when handling new court documents;
• Discuss the importance of a records management system;
• Describe how to cover a case from initiation to destruction;
• Recognize how to follow a financial procedure by following an authoritative guideline;
• Apply proper tools and identified procedures when creating a new case file;
• Identify safety risks and the need for a safety plan for a tribal court;
• Apply proper tools and identified procedures when setting and notifying the appropriate parties of a hearing;
• List and apply duties prior to the hearing date, during the hearing, and after a hearing is concluded;
• Distinguish the difference between a jury or bench trial; and
• Identify steps to consider once a case has been concluded, including if an appeal has been filed.