Pyramid Lake Tribal Court
PO Box 257
211 Nixon HWY 447
Nixon, Nevada, 89424
Phone: (775) 574-1094
Fax: (775) 574-1096
Email: tribalcourt@plpt.nsn.us
See the 2023 Calendar here: PLTC Court Business Hours and Court Schedule
Filings may be accepted Monday-Thursdays, from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. in person, by mail, by fax, or email.
Filings may be accepted Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in person, by mail, by fax, or email.
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court Staff
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Chief Judge, Aaron Mouritsen
Associate Judge, Ryan Bellows
Associate Judge, Jack Duran
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Prosecutor: Anne Laughlin
Ph: (775) 671-2414
Defense Advocate: Charlene Dressler
Ph: (775) 342-8836
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Court Administrator: Mekala Montoya
Email: tcadmin@plpt.nsn.us Ph: (775) 574-1094 Ext. 1801
Court Clerk II: Jenny Cortez
Email: tribalcourt@plpt.nsn.us Ph: (775) 574-1094 Ext. 1800
Court Clerk I: Kim Kelly
Email: tribalcourt2@plpt.nsn.us Ph: (775) 574-1094 Ext. 1804
Probation Officer – VACANT
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Tribal Court Victim Services Advocate: Elizabeth Dini
Email: tcvictimadvocate@plpt.nsn.us Ph: (775) 574-1094 Ext. 1802
Services Provided: Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking with filing for temporary civil relief through the Tribal Court. She is a liaison between the victim prosecutor, victim services, and law enforcement, and provides support throughout the criminal and/or civil court process.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES: Chief Judge
Posted: 08/21/2023
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is soliciting Proposals from interested parties to contract with the Tribe to provide judicial services by acting as the Chief Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court in accordance with the Pyramid Lake Tribal Law and Order Code. The pay is set out as $450.00 plus mileage per scheduled court day, which includes all work that relates to providing judicial services, at approximately 4-6 court days per month.
All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Sealed Proposal-Chief Judge Services.” The request for proposal should be a complete and stand-alone package. Six copies of the proposal must be submitted.
All proposals are to be delivered to:
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court
C/O: Mekala Montoya, Court Administrator
221 Nixon Hwy 447
P.O. Box 257
Nixon, NV 89424
See full RFP here: Chief Judge
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES: Chief Judge (CONFLICT)
Posted: 08/21/2023
Deadline to apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is soliciting Proposals from interested parties to contract with the Tribe to provide judicial services by acting as the Conflict Chief Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court in accordance with the Pyramid Lake Tribal Law and Order Code. The pay is set out as $450.00 plus mileage per scheduled court day, which includes all work that relates to providing judicial services, at approximately 1-2 court days per month.
All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Sealed Proposal-Conflict Chief Judge Services.” The request for proposal should be a complete and stand-alone package. Six copies of the proposal must be submitted.
All proposals are to be delivered to:
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court
C/O: Mekala Montoya, Court Administrator
221 Nixon Hwy 447
P.O. Box 257
Nixon, NV 89424
See full RFP here: Chief Judge (Conflict)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES: Associate Judge (CIVIL)
Posted: 08/21/2023
Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is soliciting Proposals from interested parties to contract with the Tribe to provide judicial services by acting as an Associate Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court in accordance with the Pyramid Lake Tribal Law and Order Code. The pay is set out as $450.00 plus mileage per scheduled court day, which includes all work that relates to providing judicial services, at approximately 2-4 court days per month.
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe seeks to enter into a contract with a licensed attorney to act as an Associate Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court. To illustrate the potential workload, in 2022 there were 123 civil cases, 61 fishing and hunting citations, 138 traffic citations. As of June 2023 there have been 74 civil cases, 58 fishing and hunting citations, and 79 traffic citations.
All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Sealed Proposal-Associate Judge Services.” The request for proposal should be a complete and stand-alone package. Six copies of the proposal must be submitted.
All proposals are to be delivered to:
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court
C/O: Mekala Montoya, Court Administrator
221 Nixon Hwy 447
P.O. Box 257
Nixon, NV 89424
Under no circumstances shall the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe be responsible for the costs of preparing any of the firm’s responses to this RFP.
See full PDF of this RFP here: Associate (Civil) Judge
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES: Associate Judge (Family Court)
Posted: 08/21/2023
Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is soliciting Proposals from interested parties to contract with the Tribe to provide judicial services by acting as an Associate Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court in accordance with the Pyramid Lake Tribal Law and Order Code. The pay is set out as $450.00 plus mileage per scheduled court day, which includes all work that relates to providing judicial services, at approximately 1-2 court days per month.
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe seeks to enter into a contract with a licensed attorney to act as an Associate Judge of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court. To illustrate the potential workload, in 2022 there were 11 family cases, and 16 juvenile cases. As of June 2023 there have been 5 family cases and 14 Juvenile cases.
All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Sealed Proposal-Associate Judge Services.” The request for proposal should be a complete and stand-alone package. Six copies of the proposal must be submitted.
All proposals are to be delivered to:
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court
C/O: Mekala Montoya, Court Administrator
221 Nixon Hwy 447
P.O. Box 257
Nixon, NV 89424
Under no circumstances shall the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe be responsible for the costs of preparing any of the firm’s responses to this RFP.
See full PDF of this RFP here: Associate (Family) Judge
Court Docket Gallery
Please note: Not all admitted Attorneys/Advocates may appear on this list as they have declined publication.
Petitions :
Petition for Waiver of Fees: Document to request wavier of fees attributed to filing and service fees for action, proceeding or appeal.
Petition for Temporary Guardianship of Minor Children: Document to request Temporary Guardianship for Minor Children
Petition to Transfer Title of Home: Document to file for Title Transfer. Please remember to include all information necessary to this document.
Petition for Uncontested Divorce: Document for filing for an uncontested divorce.
Petition for Contested Divorce: Document for filing for a contested divorce.
Petition for Grandparent Visitation – Document for filing for Court Ordered Visitation of minor child(ren).
Petition for Name Change: Document for filing for Name Change
Petition for Permanent Minor Guardianship: Document to file for petition the Court for Order of Permanent Guardianship for named minor child(ren).
Petition for Permanent Adult Guardianship: Document to file for Permanent Guardianship of an adult over the age of Eighteen (18) years old
Petition for Child Custody, Support, & Visitation: Documents to file for Child Custody/Support.
Petition for Probate – Document to file for petition to serve as special administrator of a decedent’s estate.
Applications:
Application for Temporary Restraining Order: Document for a Temporary Restraining Order.
Application for Order for Protection Against Domestic Violence: Document to file for protection against Domestic Violence
Application to Practice Law 2023: Document to practice Law before the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court. Application fee: $75 annually or $10 per case.
Application for Temporary Restraining Order: Document for application for a Temporary and/or Extended Order for Protection against Domestic Violence.
Application for Revocable Driver License: Document for Application and Affidavit for Revocable Driver’s License.
Motions:
Motion for Continuance – Document to file for Motion for Continuance.
Motion – Document to file a Motion in matter of party versus party.
Motion to Modify Custody, Support and or Visitation – Document to file a Motion in matter of minor child(ren).
Miscellaneous Documents:
Acknowledgement of Paternity – Document for filing for acknowledgment of father by paternity.
Affidavit – Document to file affidavit.
Answer and or Response – Document to address the type of complaint you are responding to.
Civil Complaint – Document to file a civil complaint. This document abides to the statue of limitations within the Pyramid Lake Law and Order Code which references a time limit to file a complaint.
Notice of Appeal – Document is for Appeal in a party versus party case.
Non Court Ordered Temp Guardianship – Document for appointing temporary guardianship of minor child(ren).
Request for Information Form – Document to request Pyramid Lake Tribal Court Record. Matters involving minor children, personnel of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, sealed cases due to non-disclosure agreements, or cases that cannot be disseminated per court order will not be released.
Schedule of Fees – Document with total list of cost for filing fees regarding all matters.
Transcript Request Form – Document for requesting transcripts. Must be a party to the case. Cash deposit required. Deposit is not refundable unless the final cost of producing the transcript is less than deposit.