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Serving Papers - Civil Process Service

“Service” or “service of process” means the formal delivery of a legal document, 

such as a complaint or petition, 

to ensure that the opposing party is aware of the action and is given an opportunity to respond. 

General Information and Forms

  • For general information on legal subjects such as small claims, family law, name change, guardianship, and other, click on the Representing Yourself File.
  • This page contains basic forms necessary to make a  filing with the court – a filing done on your own, without the aid of an attorney. Attorneys are also welcome to use these forms as models. 
  • These forms are intended to guide you in providing necessary information to the Court. Use of these forms does not guarantee that your petition or motion will be granted.  The Court will review each situation independently and make a decision based on the information presented.  
  • You may wish to re-type these forms if you would like to add additional relevant information that may apply.  If you amend these forms, it is important that they remain consistent with statutory requirements and rules of the Court.  You may also need other forms that are not part of this packet.  The samples provided by the Court are intended only as a guide and may not always fit your exact situation. 
  • When you sign and file these documents, it is assumed by the Court that you have read the documents carefully, that you understand all the terms in the documents, and that you are aware of all the consequences those documents may produce.

Bar Directory_05.06.2025 (pdf)Download
Brochure Meskwaki Tribal Court.CURRENT 03.06.2025 (pdf)Download
Application & Waiver of Court Fees (pdf)Download
2025 Meskwaki Tribal Court Scholarship (pdf)Download
COMPLAINT form (pdf)Download
Contact Information and Court Term Definitions (pdf)Download
Court User Guidelines and Responsibilities (pdf)Download
Criminal Court Trial Rights for Defendant (pdf)Download
Filing Fees (pdf)Download
Meskwaki Court Rules (pdf)Download
Motion for Remote Appearance FORM (pdf)Download
Pro Se Tips (pdf)Download
Representing yourself (pdf)Download
Your Day In Court (pdf)Download

Adoption

Adoption Checklist (pdf)Download
Adoption Petition 2 Petitioners (pdf)Download
Adoption Petition 1 Petitioner (pdf)Download
Indian Child Information FORM (pdf)Download
Consent by Minor Child to Adoption (pdf)Download
Consent to Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights (pdf)Download
Consent to Step Parent Adoption (pdf)Download

Bail bonds

Bail Bond Agreement FORM (pdf)Download
AO 2010 001 Bail.Bond Schedule.Administrative Order Meskwaki Tribal Court (pdf)Download
Motion for Cash Bail Release (pdf)Download

Child in need of assistance (CINA)

Indian Child Information (pdf)Download
Information for Parents and Families (pdf)Download
Kinship Chart (Female) (jpg)Download
Kinship Chart (Male) (jpg)Download
Family Resolution Plan Proposed by Family Member (pdf)Download

Child Support

Petition for Child Support (pdf)Download
Pro Se Answer (pdf)Download
Pro Se Petition to Modify Child Support (pdf)Download

Child Support FOR MNCSS CASES ONLY

General Answer- MNCSS (pdf)Download
Petition for Child Support- MNCSS (pdf)Download
Petition to Modify Child Support- MNCSS (pdf)Download
Pro Se Motion- MNCSS (pdf)Download

Criminal

FORM MOTION or REQUEST or NOTICE.Criminal Court Proceedings (pdf)Download
Attorney Application Declination CRIMINAL.FORM 2025 (pdf)Download
Trial Rights.Video Rights Script (pdf)Download
AO 2010 001 Bail.Bond Schedule.Administrative Order Meskwaki Tribal Court (pdf)Download
Payment Plan Agreement (pdf)Download
Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement- Community Service (pdf)Download
Supervisor Statement HOURS Community Service Volunteer (pdf)Download
Pro Se Criminal Case.Post Trial Motion for COLLECTION REMEDY.2017.12.07 (pdf)Download

Custody

Custody Petition (pdf)Download
1.Basic Parenting Plan Concepts and Questions (doc)Download
Parenting Plan Worksheet (pdf)Download
Petition to Modify Custody (pdf)Download
_Application for Rule to Show Cause RE Custody 11.7.24 (pdf)Download

Divorce

Petition for Divorce (Children) (pdf)Download
Petition for Divorce (No Children) (pdf)Download
Information Statement (pdf)Download
1.Basic Parenting Plan Concepts and Questions (doc)Download
Parenting Plan Worksheet (pdf)Download
Petition to Modify Divorce Decree (pdf)Download
Petition to Modify Spousal Maintenance Order (pdf)Download

Domestic Abuse or Violence

Respondents Brochure Order of Protection Information (pdf)Download
Domestic Violence FAQ (pdf)Download
Petition for Protection Order/Restraining Order/Injunction Against Harassment (pdf)Download
Petitioner's Information Sheet (pdf)Download
Notice of Filing of Party's Confidential Information (pdf)Download
Law Enforcement Information Sheet (pdf)Download
Request to Cancel/Modify/Extend PO/RO/NCO (pdf)Download
RISE Information Card (pdf)Download

FOREIGN JUDGMENT

Petition for Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgment or Order (pdf)Download
Answer to Foreign Judgment (pdf)Download
Notice of Satisfaction & Release Form (pdf)Download

General & Miscellaneous

Motion for Remote Appearance FORM (pdf)Download
Affidavit of Service (pdf)Download
Motion for Publication (pdf)Download
Motion for Recusal (pdf)Download
Exhibit List (pdf)Download
Witness List (pdf)Download
Certificate of Service (pdf)Download

Guardian & Conservator

Affidavit of Guardian (pdf)Download
Duties of a Guardian (pdf)Download
Guardianship Brochure (pdf)Download
Initial/Annual/Final Report (pdf)Download
GS/CS (Adult) Information Attachment (pdf)Download
GS/CS Minor Child(ren) Information (pdf)Download
Oath of Guardian and or Conservator (pdf)Download
Packet Overview (pdf)Download
Petition for Appointment of Guardian (pdf)Download
Petition of Guardian(s) to Terminate a Guardianship (pdf)Download
Petition to Discharge Guardian of Minor by Parents (pdf)Download
Petition to Discharge Guardian and Terminate the Guardianship by Ward or Interested Party (pdf)Download
Resignation of Guardian or Conservator (pdf)Download
Waiver and Consent to Guardianship (pdf)Download

Juvenile

Referral Sheet YJ PROBATION 2024 (pdf)Download
Community Service FORM (pdf)Download

Marriage

Joint Affidavit (pdf)Download
Marriage Application (pdf)Download

Name Change

Petition to Change Name.Adult or Minor (pdf)Download
Instruction For Name Change (pdf)Download

PRO SE / SELF-REPRESENTATION FORMS

Guidance for Self-Represented people (pdf)Download
Pamphlet Should I Represent Myself (pdf)Download
Pro Se General Petition (pdf)Download
Pro Se General Answer (pdf)Download
FORM Pro Se Generic 2024-06 (pdf)Download
Motion to Continue PRO SE FORM (pdf)Download
Motion for Remote Appearance FORM (pdf)Download
Pro Se Reply (pdf)Download
Stipulated Motion (pdf)Download

Small Claims

Small Claims Petition & Instructions (pdf)Download
Notice of Satisfaction & Release Form (pdf)Download
Pro Se Small Claims Post Trial Motion for Collection Remedy (pdf)Download

Case Labeling

AA- Administrative Appeal

AD- Adoption

APP- Appellate

CINA- Child in  Need of Assistance

CS- Child Support (not filed with MNCSS)

CU- Custody

DA- Damages

DISSO- Dissolution

FJ- Foreign Judgement

GS- Guardianship

MA- Marriage

MISC- Miscellaneous

MNCSS- Meskwaki Nation Child Support

NC- Name Change

PA- Paternity Case

PO- Protection Order

REPO- Repossession

RO- Restraining Order

SC- Small Claims

YJ- Youth Justice

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