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Members of the Judiciary:
- Chief Judge Michael Petoskey (Grand Traverse Band)
- Associate Judge David M. Peterson
- Chief Justice Matthew L.M. Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band)
- Associate Justice Jill E. Tompkins (Penobscot)
- Associate Justice Angela R. Riley (Citizen Potawatomi Nation)
Judicial Organization
The Judiciary is a separate, independent branch of the Pokagon Band government. The Tribal Court Judiciary consists of the Chief Judge, one Associate Judge, and three Appellate Court Justices. All members of the Judiciary are appointed by the Tribal Council to serve staggered four (4) year terms.
From left to right: Associate Judge David M. Peterson; Associate Justice Jill E. Tompkins; Former Chief Justise Robert T. Anderson; Chief Justice Matthew L.M. Fletcher; and Chief Judge Michael Petoskey.