What is JCDC?

The purpose of the Judicial Conduct and Discipline Commission (JCDC) is to review, investigate and, when appropriate, adjudicate allegations of misconduct regarding judges who serve in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community’s court.  The Commission’s primary focus is judicial behavior, not judicial decisions.  

Now accepting applications for the following:

• One sitting, retired or former municipal, federal, state or tribal judge (who is not currently a sitting judge of the SRPMIC court);
• One licensed Attorney admitted to and in good standing with the Arizona State Bar Association or other state bar association, does not practice before the SRPMIC Court but has experience in Federal Indian law and working with Indian tribal communities;
• One SRPMIC Community member with or without legal, advocate or judicial experience

Requirements (must meet the following):

• Commit to a four year term (one of the newly appointed commissioners will serve a two year term).
• Not convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors in the past 7 years.
• Must undergo a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must be able to objectively hear complaints regarding judicial conduct.
• Must meet on an as needed basis to attend meetings and hearing.

Compensation

Commissioners will be paid $500.00 per hearing/meeting OR a guaranteed minimum of $2,000.00 per year. 

Application deadline

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

For more information visit the following website:

http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/government/jcdc/

The Klamath Tribes Judiciary has a part-time Chief Judge (contract position) opening for individuals who can meet following requirements:

– He/She must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe;
– Never been convicted of a felony, not been convicted of a misdemeanor within 12 months previous to effective date;
– Never been dishonorably discharged from the military;
– Has a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law;
– No disciplinary proceedings initiated or proceedings against him/her;
– Has not been found in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility by any bar association of any jurisdiction of the United States, its territories or any Federally Recognized Indian Tribe;
– Has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in any jurisdiction of the United States, its territories or any Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

The Klamath Tribes Judiciary will provide the following compensation to individuals who may qualify:
– $125.00 billable rate per hour. Not to exceed a monthly amount of $11,125.00 and $105,000.00 per year.
– Travel time at $40.00 per hour up to 16 hours monthly.

For more information regarding this position please contact Calvin Hill, Court Administrator at 541-783-3020.

Klamath Tribal Court
Klamath Juvenile Court
Klamath Peacemaker Court
116 E. Chocktoot Street
P.O. Box 1260
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541)783-3020
Fax: (541)783-7522