Public Information
News and Other Announcements
Request for Proposals
February 6, 2024: RE-BID NO: 22-05-2819KS The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch is seeking proposals from qualified firms and/or individuals to provide HVAC, air vents and duct services.
February 6, 2024: BID NO: 24-01-3202KS NNJB is inviting qualified and well established vendors capable of providing equipment and services to submit proposals and bids. NNJB intends to refresh its current set of Xerox Copiers with new multifunction equipment, warranty, maintenance and training on.
January 23, 2024: BID NO: 23-01-3221KS The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch, through the Administrative Office of the Courts, is seeking proposals to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the needs to enable the Navajo Nation to implement a Judicial Branch wide e-Filing system.
January 23, 2024: BID NO. 24-01-3230KS The Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) is currently Solicitating Sealed Bids for the Purchase of thirteen (13) Information Kiosks for Navajo Nation Probation Services.
January 23, 2024: RE-BID NO. 23-07-3091KS The Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) is currently Solicitating Sealed Bids for the Purchase of eighteen (18) Digital Court Recorders for Navajo Nation Courts.
Administrative Orders
| Administrative Orders by the Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation | |
| Administrative Order 42-2023 IN THE MATTER OF OURT OPERATIONS IN THE COURTS OF THE NAVAJO NATION BY RESCINDING THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN, THE ROADMAP TO FULL CAPACITY PLANTELEWORKING AGREEMNETS, AND THE MASK MANDATE FOR JUDICIAL BRANCH FACILITIES | May 15, 2023 |
| Administrative Order 13-2022 IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE COURTS OF THE NAVAJO NATION DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY BY CONTINUING THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN AND THE ROAPMAP TO FULL CAPACITY PLAN, ELIMINATING BLANKET ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE, REINSTATING LEAVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, IMPLEMENTING COVID-19 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PROCEDURES, AND INSTITUTING TELEWORKING POLICIES. | April 22, 2022 |
| Administrative Order 31-2021 In the Matter of Amendments to the Judicial Branch's Employee Policies and Procedures at Section 16: Health and Safety, Subsection C. Vaccination or Testing Requirement Against COVID-19 | December 16, 2021 |
| Administrative Order 32-2020 In the Matter of Court Operations in the Courts of the Navajo Nation During the COVID-19 State of Emergency | July 22, 2020 |
| Administrative Order 26-2020 In the Matter of Court Operations in the Courts of the Navajo Nation During the COVID-19 State of Emergency | May 19, 2020 |
| Administrative Order 21-2020 In the Matter of Court Operations in the Courts of the Navajo Nation During the COVID-19 State of Emergency | April 16, 2020 |
| Adminstrative Order 15-2020 In the Matter of the Judicial Branch Adoption of a Continuity of Operations Plan and Implementation During the COVID-19 State of Emergency. | March 27, 2020 |
| Administrative Order 14-2020 In the Matter of Court Operations in the Courts of the Navajo Nation During the COVID-19 State of Emergency | March 24, 2020 |
| Administrative Order 02-2017 Order Establishing Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction Fines and Fees Schedule For Civil Traffic Violations Under Title 14, Navajo Nation Code | April 13, 2017 |
Supreme Court Opinions
July 9, 2021: Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development v. Dineh Benally. Opinion. SC-CV-18-20
For all opinions (2013 - present) for which no motions are pending, click here.
The Navajo Reporter, Volumes 1-9 are available for purchase. NOTE: Volume 4 is out of stock and not available at this time. Click here for more information.
Judicial Branch Newsletters
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (March 2022). In this issue: Probation staff graduates from Academy, Peacemaking presents on traditional marriage.
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (June 2021). In this issue: Peacemaking staff mentors Navajo youth; Districts resume resource meetings
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (March 2021). Tuba City resuming pro se classes, Essential Services, Responding to the pandemic.
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (February 2020). In this issue: Associate Justice, Judges confirmed, Quarterly message and quarterly reports from FY 2020 1st Quarter.
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (May 2019). In this issue: Quarterly message and quarterly reports from FY 2019 2nd Quarter, Notable people
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (February 2019). In this issue: Quarterly message and quarterly reports from FY 2019 1st Quarter
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (November 2018). In this issue: Quarterly message and quarterly reports from FY 2018 4th Quarter
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (October 2018). In this issue: Meet new staff members, photos from Navajo fairs, upcoming dates to remember.
Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (September 2018). In this issue: Outreach program focuses on veterans, student workers at Window Rock, Chinle Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court, Navajo word of the day, branch employees enhance customer service skills.
Diné Justice - (July 2018). In this issue: Quarterly highlights from judicial districts, Probation & Parole Services, Peacemaking Program, Judicial Conduct Commission. Navajo word of the day.
Diné Justice - (June 2018). In this issue: Photos from Justice Day events, Education on Naaltsoos Sani highlighted at Justice Days, Justice
Days a tradition for Navajo courts, more.
Diné Justice - (February 2018). In this issue: Learning to transcribe the Dine language, Retirements, Welcome new judges and employees, Employee recognition.
Diné Justice - (November 2017). In this issue: Judge assignments, quarterly reports from judicial districts and programs.
Diné Justice - (March 2017). In this issue: Best practices from Navajo Nation Public Safety Summit, Meet Chinle's new staff attorney, Celebrating the creation of the Navajo courts
Diné Justice - (June 2017). In this issue: Aneth Court hosting Tribal & Community Reentry Court program, Justice Day photos, Upcoming events.
Diné Justice - (February 2017). In this issue: Upcoming events, Quarterly updates, Welcome new staff.
Diné Justice - (November 2016). In this issue: Chief Justice's quarterly message, Seeking applicants for judges and justices, and Quarterly updates from the judicial districts, Peacemaking Program and Probation Services
Diné Justice - (September 2016). In this issue: Peacemaking Program graduates 99 youth apprentices, student interns, What Happens Now? re-entry workshop.
2015 Criminal Justice Summit Newsletter - (June 2016). In September 2015, a Criminal Justice Summit was held where top three needs and fears of Navajo communities were identified. Read more about the summit in this issue.
To'Hajiilee Youth Council - (June 2016). In this issue: To'Hajiilee teens say Doo'da to alcohol, Navajo leaders show support for youth council and school-based alcohol prevention programming.
Diné Justice - (June 2016). In this issue: Judge Livingston confirmed, Judicial Conduct Commission working on organizational documents, Justice Day photos.
Aneth Community Court Newsletter - (Spring 2016). In this issue: MOU Signed, Pilot Project grant nears end, Creating positive identity, Law and Order Committee visit.
Aneth Community Court Newsletter - (Summer 2015). In this issue: Project Hope Recovery Program, Horse Gentling Seminar, Trash Pick Up, Garden Project.
Aneth Community Court Newsletter - (Autumn 2014). In this issue: Accomplishments, Community Court Garden Project, What is a Resource Meeting?
Aneth Community Court Newsletter - (Summer 2014) . In this issue: Change brings opportunity to Aneth District, What is Aneth Community Court?, Probation Services, Peacemaking Program
Diné Justice, Vol. 2, No. 3 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (December 2013). In this issue: 2013 conference, quarterly report highlights, employee recognition.
Diné Justice, Vol. 2, No. 2 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (August 2013). In this issue: Facilities construction priorites approved, Students intern at Navajo Nation Supreme Court, Judicial district, Meet new employees, and Quarterly report highlights.
Diné Justice, Vol. 2, No. 1 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (May 2013). In this issue: Judicial districts celebrate Justice Day, New facilities at Crownpoint and Tuba City, News briefs.
Diné Justice, Vol. 1, No. 4 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (March 2013). In this issue: Probationary judges confirmed, VAFA contains victims' rights, Highlights from FY2013 1st quarter.
Diné Justice, Vol. 1, No. 3 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (November 2012). In this issue: Probation Academy graduates 24, New plan of operation approved for Peacemaking, Highlights from FY 2012 Fourth Quarter,
and Update on district court judges.
Diné Justice, Vol. 1, No. 2- The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (July 2012). In this issue: Navajo Nation a leader in restorative justice, How to apply for a passport, Celebrating 2012 Justice Day
Diné Justice, Vol. 1, No. 1 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (April 2012). In this issue: Chief Justice's Annual Message, supplemental appropriation request and juvenile justice statistics.
Diné Youth & Justice, Vol. 1, No. 4 - The Official Newsletter of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch's Nábinaáháazlaago Initiative (December 2011). In this issue: Children's Code amendments, annual conference, support for case management, FORT A-Team youth conference.
Diné Youth & Justice, Vol. 1, No.* 3 (August 2011)
Diné Youth & Justice, Vol. 1, No. 2 (May 2011)
Diné Youth & Justice, Vol. 1, No. 1 (February 2011)