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LEGAL

Office of the Spokane Tribal Attorney

The Office of the Spokane Tribal Attorney advises the Tribal Council and the Tribe’s government, its departments and agencies, and acts as the Tribe’s Code Reviser. The Office of the Spokane Tribal Attorney also advises the Tribe’s various enterprises. In addition, the Office of the Spokane Tribal Attorney represents the Tribe, its agencies, arms and enterprises, in civil matters before tribal, state and federal courts.  Finally, the Office of the Spokane Tribal Attorney administratively supervises the Tribe’s Prosecutor.

Constitution of the Spokane Tribe of Indians

2021 STOI Constitution

REVISED SPOKANE LAW AND ORDER CODE

Chapter 1: Spokane Tribal Court

Chapter 2: Definitions

Chapter 3: Criminal Procedure

Chapter 4: Civil Actions

Chapter 5: Probate and Guardianship

Chapter 6: Youth Code

Chapter 7: Domestic Relations

Chapter 8: Offenses Against the Person

8A. Sex Offender Registration

Chapter 9: Offenses Involving Children

Chapter 10: Offenses Against Property

Chapter 11: Offenses Involving Animals

Chapter 12: Offenses Involving Conduct

Chapter 13: Crimes of Moral Turpitude

Chapter 14: Offenses Involving Tribal Government

Chapter 15: Traffic Violations

Chapter 16: Sentences

Chapter 17: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation Code

Chapter 18: Livestock, Range and Animal Control

Chapter 19: Control of Musical Assemblies

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Chapter 21: Exclusion of Nonmembers from the Spokane Indian Reservation

Chapter 22: Public Gathering and Open Air Assemblies

Chapter 23: Tribal Gaming Code

Chapter 24: Liquor Code

Chapter 25: Motor Vehicle Licensing

Chapter 26: Taxation

Chapter 27: Leasehold Mortgages

Chapter 28: Unlawful Detainer

Chapter 29: Domestic Violence

Chapter 30: Surface Water and Ground Water Protection

Chapter 31: Business Licensing Code

Chapter 32: Election Code

Chapter 33: Spokane Tribal Utility Code

Chapter 34: Hazardous Substance Control

Chapter 35: Spokane Tribe of Indians For Profit Corporation Code

Chapter 36: Non-Profit Corporations

Chapter 37: Governmental Corporations

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Chapter 39: Rescinded

Chapter 40: Enrollment Code

Chapter 41: Spokane Tribal Occupation Safety and Health Code (“TOSHA”)

Chapter 42: Truancy Code

Chapter 43: Spokane Tribe Enterprises Code

Chapter 44: Cigarette Sales and Tax Code

Chapter 45: Spokane Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (“TERO Code”)

Chapter 46: Uniform Limited Liability Company Act

Chapter 47: Spokane Indian Housing Authority Ordinance

Chapter 48: Land Use and Development: West Plains Property

Chapter 49: Pollution Prevention and Control

Chapter 50: Spokane Tribe Right to Work Code

Chapter 51: Surface Mining and Reclamation Code

Chapter 52: Roadway Naming and Address Code

Chapter 53: Secured Transaction Code

Chapter 54: Arbitration Code

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Chapter 58: General Welfare Assistance Code

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The information and documents provided on this page may be updated from time to time to incorporate changes and updates to the Constitution and/or the RSLOC.

Missing chapters will be added as they are reviewed to ensure they are up to date.

Previous Constitutions of the Spokane Tribe of Indians

These outdated versions of the STOI Constitution are provided for historical purposes only.

2020 STOI Constitution

The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.

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