Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission
In-Take Process

Any person who is a citizen of the Navajo Nation may file a complaint with the Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (ONNHRC). All filed complaints are reviewed by the ONNHRC Executive Director and/or the ONNHRC Attorney to determine whether a formal investigation will be conducted.

All formal complaints filed with the ONNHRC will comply with the set of laws, rules & procedures stated in the Navajo Nation Codes, the State Constitution, and the Federal Constitution. The following are the steps involved:

In-Take Process

• All complaints must be filed with the ONNHRC within 365 days of the alleged violation and be submitted on an official form -- NNHRC 1A and NNHRC 1B (available below).
• Form NNHRC 1A must contain the name and address of the client filing the complaint and the party who violated the client’s rights.
• A detailed, factual description of what occurred and how the client’s rights were violated, is required on form NNHRC 1A.
• Supporting documents, including any eyewitness, should be included.
• Both forms must be signed and dated by the client, which will then authorize the ONNHRC to start its investigation.
• The ONNHRC Executive Director and/or the ONNHRC Attorney shall review all filed complaints and determine if an investigation is needed.
• When an investigation is conducted, the ONNHRC will work closely with the Federal, State, City, and other Municipal Agencies.
• A letter and report will be generated by the ONNHRC to the client and the Commissioners about the investigation and their outcome.

Downloads

Form NNHRC 1B (Release Form)

Form NNHRC 1A (Complaint Form)

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