COVID 19 has changed the way we operate our daily lives. But, legal help is still available to assist you with Wills, Advance Health Directives, Employment Claims, Protective Orders and more.
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Navajo Nation Courts are open but offering essential services only:

1. All criminal proceedings concerning an incarcerated defendant;
2. All proceedings concerning detained juveniles, abused or neglected minors;
3. Habeas corpus actions;
4. Involuntary commitment hearings;
5. Extraditions and federal detainers;
6. Order to Show Cause proceedings;
7. Applications for orders of protection and matters of enforcement; and
8. Applications for injunctive relief.

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​Documents may be filed with the Navajo Nation Court by mail, fax, or email through 5/29/20. Call the court after filing to confirm documents received.

​Aneth District Court
Mailing address: P.O. Box 320, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
Phone: (435) 651-3545
Fax: (435) 651-3546
Email: [email protected]

Kayenta District Court 
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2700, Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone: (928) 697-5549, 5550
Fax: (928) 697-5546
Email: [email protected]

Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection available for download from www.navajocourts.org
 
If you need an Emergency Protection Order after normal Court hours, please contact the Kayenta Police Department at (928) 697-5600

NEED LEGAL HELP IN TRIBAL COURT?

1. Ask the court for a pro bono attorney. The Navajo Nation Bar Association is developing a list of volunteer NNBA member attorneys and advocates, which will be provided to the Navajo District Courts.
2. Contact your nearest DNA Legal Services office at:
   • Chinle (928) 674-5242
   • Tuba City (928) 288-5265
3. ​Contact the Domestic Violence Advocates with Utah Navajo Health Systems at (435) 727-3000. 

Tonya Grass 
​[email protected]       
​Office: 435.678.0249
Cell: 970.739.4358

Lynn Bia
[email protected]
Office: 435.678.0264
Cell: 970.739.7629

Alexandria Duane
[email protected]
Office: 435-678-0249
Cell: 970.739.7629

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The Utah State Court is open and accessible for all filings (in-person appointment required)

Documents may be filed with the court by mail or by contacting the court to make an appointment
​7th District Judicial Court
Mailing address: P.O. Box 68, Monticello, UT 84535
Phone: (435) 587-2122 (ext. 1)
Email: [email protected]
Self-represented litigants may file protective order requests and stalking injunction requests via email without a handwritten signature. Instructions available here: https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/filing/email/protective_orders.html
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NEED LEGAL HELP IN STATE COURT?

1. Contact Utah Legal Services – Tribal Legal Advocates’ Intake system at (801) 328-8891.  Intake is open between 9am-2pm Monday through Friday.​
2. Contact Utah Domestic Violence Link Line (advocacy and resources) 1-800-897-5465
3. Contact Utah Victims Crime 1-800-621-7444

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You are not alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always available to help a loved one, a friend, or yourself. 1-800-273-TALK(8255).