Crime Victims on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) is committed to working with State and Federal partners to ensure public safety on the Reservation. The change in jurisdictional authority and dismissal of cases by State Courts, to be filed in either Tribal and/or Federal Court, is likely to leave victims/survivors/ families with many questions. These changes require increased communication amongst Tribal, State, and Federal partners and ultimately require increased communication to victims and their families, which the MCN is committed to providing.

Providing confidential services to Native and non-Native victims/survivors of a variety of violent crimes to promote safety, healing, and justice.

For questions regarding cases, updates, supportive services, or other information, please refer all crime victims to 918-732-7979

• Assistance with Victim’s Compensation
• Assistance in filing protective orders
• Court Advocacy in Tribal, State, Federal Courts
• Accompaniment to and preparation for court proceedings
• Safety Planning
• Supportive services
• Access to civil legal assistance
• Serve as Liaison with courts and prosecutors to keep updated on case status
• Provide access to safe housing
• Referrals for counseling and other supportive services
• Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Exams
• Information and referral to meet survivor needs

Additional Contacts: 
MCN Lighthorse Tribal Police Department – 918-732-7800
MCN District Court – 918-758-1400
MCN Office of Attorney General – 918-295-9720

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS…

A pattern of behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.

Some signs of an abusive relationship include:

• Exerting strict control (financial, social and/or appearance).
• Needing constant contact including excessive texts and calls.
• Emotional abuse including insulting a partner in front of other people.
• Extreme jealousy.
• Showing fear around a partner.
• Isolation from family and friends.
• Frequent canceling of plans at the last minute.
• Unexplained injuries or explanations that don’t quite add up.

Protective Orders

To access Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Court Protective Order Petition, which covers all or part of the 11 counties within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation, please click the link below. The petition must be turned into the Court in person. If you need further assistance please contact FVPP at 918-732-7979 or you can contact the court directly at 918-758-1400.

https://creekdistrictcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Blank-EPO.pdf

Staff

Please call 918-732-7979 to access services at our additional satellite offices located in Eufaula, Jenks and Wetumka.