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JoAnn Jayne
Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation
Assumed office
January 24, 2018
Preceded by Thomas Holgate (acting)
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 2001 – January 5, 2009
Preceded by Rick Jore
Succeeded by Frosty Boss Ribs
Personal details
Born 1957 (age 67–68)
Shiprock, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse Harley Tanner
Education Arizona State University, Tempe (BS)
University of Arizona (MS)
University of Montana (JD)

JoAnn Jayne is an important American and Navajo leader. She is a skilled attorney and politician. Currently, she serves as the Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation's highest court. She has held this important position since 2018. Before that, she was a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009. She represented the Democratic Party.

JoAnn Jayne's Early Career and Education

JoAnn Jayne was born in 1957 in Shiprock, New Mexico. She studied at several universities to prepare for her career. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, Tempe. Later, she received a Master of Science degree from the University of Arizona. She then earned her law degree, a Juris Doctor, from the University of Montana.

Serving as a Justice of the Peace

From 2012 to 2014, JoAnn Jayne served as a Justice of the Peace. This role was in Lake and Sanders County, Montana counties. A Justice of the Peace handles smaller legal cases and helps resolve local disputes.

Work as an Attorney

Before becoming a state representative, JoAnn Jayne worked as an attorney. From 1998 to 2000, she served as a lawyer for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This experience helped her understand different legal systems.

Becoming Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation

In 2018, JoAnn Jayne was confirmed as the Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation. This is a very high and respected position. She took over from Thomas J. Holgate, who was serving as acting Chief Justice. She became the first non-acting chief justice since Herb Yazzie in 2015. As Chief Justice, she leads the highest court for the Navajo people.

See also

External links

  • Montana House of Representatives - Joey Jayne Official Montana State Legislature website
  • Joey Jayne for District Court Judge Official campaign website
  • Project Vote Smart - Representative Joey Jayne (MT) profile
  • Follow the Money - Joey Jayne
    • 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions
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