Judiciary serving more Chickasaw citizens; advocates available for help
Chukma, The Judicial Branch continues to work hard to make the court system more accessible for more citizens. The Judicial Branch offers a forum for redress of disputes in both criminal and civil actions. During the month of September there were 40 new cases filed and 92 cases heard in the District Court.

Chickasaw judge, Chickasaw youth work together as youth council officers are elected
Yesterday, I had the distinct honor and privilege to attend the Fall Retreat for Native American youth within the Chickasaw Nation. They met at Camp WOW near Gerty, Oklahoma. I had never been to Gerty. What a beautiful part of the country. The eaves were beginning to turn and the day was sunny and gray, all in one day.