Tribal Law - Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section TCT.01.15 — Court Costs And Fees

(a) The minimum filing fee to initiate a civil cause of action shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00), however, the Chief Judge may set a higher filing fee. Additionally, the Chief Judge shall set a schedule of other filing fees and costs for the administration of the Tribal Court System. All sums collected by the Tribal Court System under this Section shall be deposited to the Tribe's general account.

(b) In addition to such other costs as may be assessed by the Tribal Court System, a defendant found liable in a forfeiture action shall pay costs in an amount set by the Trial Court, but not less than twenty dollars ($20.00).