Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is responsible to enforce the laws of the Colville Tribes and to seek justice before the Colville Tribal Court; we will do so by being knowledgeable of the law, competent in our roles as public servants, and respectful to the community in which we serve.

Program Manager- Vacant | (509) 634-2461
Prosecutor | (509) 634-2462

Services Provided:
Crime Victim Assistance:  Assist victims with obtaining funds/ services through the Washington State Crime Victims, assist victims with obtaining restraining orders, prepares safety plans for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, resource referral, transportation to court and we provide a victim advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault crimes.

The Prosecutor's Office is responsible for representing the Tribes In the following cases before the Colville Tribal Court:

Criminal: The Lead Prosecutor Is responsible for reviewing all incoming police reports that are received from the police department and assign it accordingly. The assigned Prosecutor will review the case for charges, if the information lacks sufficient information (probable cause) to charge, the prosecutor will then send a request for follow-up back to the police department for further investigation. Once charges are filed, the prosecutor is responsible for appearing before the Tribal Court at the individual's arraignment, all pre-trial hearings, and is expected to take a case to trial, if unable to be settled thru plea negotiations.

Once the case is adjudicated, the prosecutor is responsible for monitoring the case until successful completion of the individuals Judgement and Sentence.

Civil: The Prosecutor assigned to handle civil cases is responsible for reviewing all infractions that come from Natural Resource Enforcement, Fish & Wildlife, Police Department, Range, Animal Control, and Solid Waste. Upon reviewing all infractions filed by the respective departments, the assigned prosecutor appears before tribal court and represents each of those respective departments in order to seek a resolution in the Tribes best interest.

MINOC: The Prosecutor's Office is assigned to handle Minor in Need of Care cases and is responsible for representing Children and Family Services.   Once a child has been taken into protective custody, the assigned prosecutor is responsible for drafting a petition to initiate proceedings to determine whether a child is a minor in need of care. The Prosecutor will work closely with CFS through the life of the case; will represent CFS at the Temporary Custody hearing, Adjudicatory Hearing, Disposition Hearing, and all subsequent review hearings.

Court of Appeals: If a matter whether civil or criminal is appealed to the Court of Appeals, each Prosecutor is responsible to present their case to the panel of justices. Each case will require the prosecutor to conduct legal research, prepare a legal brief and presentation to the COA for decision.