Tribal Court
Contact:
Quechan Tribal Court
Address:
450 Quechan Drive
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 1899
Yuma, AZ 85366
Phone:
(760) 919-3625
Fax:
(760) 572-5560
In case of emergency call QPD at (760) 919-3636.
Issued: January 29, 2026
The Quechan Tribal Court is open and operating under temporary administrative procedures during a staffing transition. All filings continue to be accepted; however, hearings are scheduled by court order only following administrative review. Emergency and time-sensitive matters are addressed promptly. The currently appointed pro tempore judge continues to hear assigned matters under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge.
QPD dispatch number is (760) 919-3626
Court Staff:
- Darnella Melancon, Chief Judge
- Alex Cardenas, Executive Director/Quechan Tribal CASA
Mission Statement:
Establish justice; insure tranquility; promote general welfare; safeguard interest; and secure blessings of freedom and liberty for the Quechan Indian Tribe and for its posterity. Together We Progress!
The Quechan Tribal Court is a Court of “general jurisdiction” that hears many types of cases, below is a listing of some of the types of cases heard. -Divorce/Annulments -Guardianship-Dependency-Civil Claims-Evictions-Probate-Civil/Family Cases-Criminal-Orders of Protection
Law Library:
The Quechan Tribal Court has a small law library within our building and will allow you the opportunity to come review California Codes or Arizona Revised Statutes, additionally the Quechan Law and Order is available for review and related ordinances. The Court maintains some selected law books in specialty areas which may also be helpful. Included in the law library’s materials are some cd materials that can also be utilized. A computer station with internet and printing capabilities is also available for use.
Quechan Law and Order Code Title 6 Juvenile Code
Resolution of the Quechan Tribal Council Amending Section 2.1.8.E of the Quechan Law and Order Code