The Judicial Branch consists of a statutory Crow Tribal Court, which is a trial court of general tribal jurisdiction, a statutory Crow Juvenile Court, and a statutory Crow Appellate Court (also known as the Crow Court of Appeals).  A Crow Traditional Supreme Court has been authorized by law but is not yet established.  The Crow Tribal Court consists of three judges elected at-large by the Tribal General Council: a Chief Judge (who is the head of the Judicial Branch) and two Associate Judges, each of whom serve unlimited 4-year terms.  The Crow Tribal Court is authorized to appoint special judges to hear cases.  The Crow Appellate Court consists of an Appellate Judge (also known as the Chief Appellate Judge or Chief Justice), who is nominated by the Chief Judge (or Tribal Chairman if no nomination by the Chief Judge is made) and confirmed by the Legislature to a 4-year term, along with two Associate Appellate Judges (who can either be Crow Tribal Court Judges or licensed attorneys) appointed per case by the Chief Appellate Judge.

Chief Tribal Court Judge: The Honorable Julie Yarlott (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013) 

Associate Tribal Court Judge: The Honorable Sheila Not Afraid (elected by acclamation in 2009, term ends in 2013)

Associate Tribal Court Judge: The Honorable Jonni Dreamer-Big Hair (elected by acclamation in 2009, term ends in 2013)

Chief Appellate Judge: Vacant since February 2011

The Executive Branch (commonly referred to as the "tribal administration") consists of four at-large and independently elected constitutional officers: the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary, who are each elected by the Tribal General Council to up to two 4-year terms.  Other constitutional officers include the Tribal Comptroller, Tribal CEO, and Cabinet members (each of whom is subordinate to the four elected officers and are appointed by the Tribal Chairman).  In addition, the Executive Branch contains all tribal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities established by tribal law and policy.

Tribal Chairman: Darrin Old Coyote (elected in 2012 general election, first four-year term ends in 2016); Old Coyote is a former Vice-Secretary

Tribal Vice-Chairman: Dana Wilson (elected in 2012 general election, first four-year term ends in 2016)

Tribal Secretary: Alvin J. Not Afraid (elected in 2012 general election; first four-year term ends in 2016)

Tribal Vice-Secretary: Shawn Backbone (elected in 2012 general election; first four-year term ends in 2016)

Cabinet Members:

Comptroller and CPA: Kristin Johnson (head of Tribal Finance/Treasury Department; not legislatively confirmed but recognized by Crow Legislature as Tribal Comptroller)

Director of Crow Coal Regulatory Office: Marvin Stewart 

Cabinet Head of Department of Education (vacant; no legislatively confirmed nominee)

Cabinet Head of Department of Health and Human Services (vacant; no legislatively confirmed nominee)

Tribal CEO (not legislatively confirmed)

Director of Department of Public Safety (vacant; no legislatively confirmed nominee)

Administrative Boards and Commissions:

Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation Health Board

Apsaalooke Water and Wastewater Authority (AWWA)

Crow Land Use Board

Crow Tribal Employment Rights Office Commission (TERO Commission)

Crow Tribal Gaming Commission

Crow Tribal Election Commission

Crow Tribal Cultural Commission

The Legislative Branch consists of a unicameral 18-member Legislature.  There are six legislative districts on the Crow Reservation (Big Horn, Valley of the Chiefs, Mighty Few, Black Lodge, Arrow Creek, and Center Lodge) with each represented by three Senators, who serve unlimited 4-year staggered terms.  Legislative districts and representation is determined by geography, not population, similar to the United States Senate.  There are two constitutional officers in the Legislative Branch: the Speaker of the House and the Secretary.  The Legislature holds two-week regular quarterly sessions every January, April, July, and October.  In addition, special sessions may be called and there are currently 18 Legislative Committees which conduct hearings and meetings between and during sessions.

Arrow Creek District (Pryor)

Carlson "Duke" Goes Ahead (elected in 2011, term ends in 2015); first elected to Legislature in 2003

Lawrence DeCrane (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013)

Bryce Hugs (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013) 

Big Horn District (Valley of the Giveaway)

Pat Alden (elected in 2011, terms ends in 2015); first elected to Legislature in 2007

Vincent Crooked Arm (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013); first elected to the Legislature in 2001

Marlin "Yo-Yo" Not Afraid (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013); first elected to the Legislature in 2005 

Black Lodge District

Conrad J. Stewart (elected in 2011, term ends in 2015); first elected to Legislature in 2007

Noel Two Leggins (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013)

Jeannie Pretty Paint (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013) 

Center Lodge District (Reno)

Arnold Coyote Runs (elected in 2011; term ends in 2015)

Lucille Other Medicine (elected in special election in 2013, term ends in 2013)

Kenneth Shane (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013) 

Mighty Few District (Wyola)

Gerald Stewart (elected in special election 2013, term ends in 2015)

Gordon Real Bird, Jr. (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013)

Mckinley "Tye" Backbone (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013) 

Valley of the Chiefs District (Lodge Grass)

Leroy Not Afraid (elected in 2011, term ends in 2015); served 2003-2007

Rudolph "Knute" Old Crow (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013); first elected to the Legislature in 2005

Manuel Covers Up (elected in 2009, term ends in 2013); first elected to the Legislature in 2005

Rules of Order of the Crow Tribal Legislature:                                           

Pages 1-8

Pages 9-23 

Note: There is a new Rule 32 which is not yet included in this version. 

Link: Legislative Branch Contact Information