WELCOME TO THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF THE OSAGE NATION The Judicial
powers of the Osage Nation are vested in one Supreme Court, in a
lower Trial Court and in such inferior Courts as the Osage
Nation Congress may establish. The Judicial Branch is
responsible for interpreting the Constitution and laws of the
Osage Nation. Its powers will include, but not necessarily be
limited to, the trial and adjudication of certain civil and
criminal matters, the redress of grievances, the resolution of
disputes and judicial review of certain holdings and decisions
of administrative agencies and of the Trial Court. The Supreme
Court shall consist of one Chief Justice and two Associate
Justices. The Trial Court shall consist of one Chief Judge and,
as deemed necessary and appropriate, additional Associate
Judges. The Principal Chief shall appoint the Chief Justice,
Associate Justices and Chief Judge. This is done, by and with
the advice and consent of the Osage Nation Congress. After
serving one term of four years, each will stan