The Pueblo of Jemez is an independent sovereign nation with its own government and tribal court system. The Tribal Government includes the Tribal Council, the Jemez Governor, two Lt. Governors, two fiscales, and a sheriff. Traditional matters are still handled through a separate governing body that includes the spiritual and society leaders, a War Captain and Lt. War Captain.

The Jemez Indians have preserved their traditional language that anthropologists and linguists refer to as "Towa". Jemez is the only culture that speaks this language, and their law forbids Towa from being translated into writing in order to prevent exploitation by outside cultures.