Tribal Law - Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.13.040

(a) If the defendant appears unrepresented by counsel and states his or her intent to retain counsel, the court shall adjourn the initial appearance in order to enable defendant to retain counsel. No defendant shall be entitled to more than one adjournment.

(b) If the defendant admits the charge, the court shall find him or her guilty. Penalty may be imposed immediately or at a later time set by the court.

(c) If the defendant pleads no contest to the court shall find him or her guilty. Penalty may be imposed immediately or at a later time set by the court.

(d) If the defendant denies the charge a trial date shall be set.

(e) If the defendant stands mute, the court shall enter a denial and set a date for trial.