Presiding for the People

Choctaw Nation District Court

The District Court strives to incorporate traditional values into the Choctaw Nation judicial system, providing individualized, personal solutions to matters brought before it.

About the Choctaw Nation District Court

The Choctaw Nation District Court currently consists of two (2) district judges and one (1) special district judge, as may be appointed according to law.

All decisions made by the District Court will be recognized by the state and CFR courts. The District Court will focuses on family issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, parental rights, visitation and adoption, civil matters, juvenile matters, and guardianship.

The Court also presides over criminal matters in accordance to the Tribal Law and Order Act adopted into the Choctaw Nation legislation in 2015.

This Court is designed to assist the Choctaw people, but it will accept others into the Court upon execution of certain waivers.

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Providing support and service to our Choctaw families is a top priority of the Court. Our mission is to always seek the best interests of our children.

Choctaw Nation District Court Clerk Offices

District Court Clerk – Susan Lozano

Civil Cases

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-6776
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Deputy Court Clerk – Chelsey Phillips

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-8036
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First Deputy Court Clerk – Kristi Risner

Guardianships/Divorce Cases

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-7435
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First Deputy Court Clerk – Robin Crouse

Juvenile Cases

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-6986
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First Deputy Court Clerk – Sekret Henry

Criminal Cases

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-7436
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Deputy Court Clerk – Gina Miller

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-7434
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Deputy Court Clerk – Tammy Taylor

302 Church Street, Talihina, OK 74571
580-642-8768
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Deputy Court Clerk – Joy Alexander

302 Church Street, Talihina, OK 74571
580-642-6997
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Cost Administrator – Shirley Thomas

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-2042
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Deputy Court Clerk – Sydney Crouse

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-2154
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Deputy Court Clerk – Jessica Babers

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-2155
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Court Reporter – Kellie Kirkpatrick

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701

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Court Reporter – Nicole Finch

2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-6647
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Choctaw Nation District Court Judges

District Judge

Richard Branam

District Judge

Mark Morrison

Presiding District Judge

Amy Pierce



Court Coordinator

Jana Williamson
2250 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
580-642-6806

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