Section YAE.01.12 — Service.

(a) Service: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Code, every pleading, motion, notice and similar paper which is required or permitted to be served upon a person shall be given in the following manner:

(1) By personally delivering a copy to him/her by handing it to his/her counsel or to the person to be served; or by leaving it at his/her office with a secretary or other person; or if the person to be served has no office, leaving it at his/her dwelling place or usual place of residence with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein; or

(2) If personal service cannot be made, then by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and properly addressed to the last known residence of the person to be served. Service by mail shall be made by the Court Clerk.

(3) In the event that service can not be made, or is refused, a record of attempts of service shall be made a part of the file maintained by the Court Clerk.

(4) Delivery of all documents on behalf of the Tribe will be made at the discretion of the court. Personal service off the reservation may be made by others.

(b) Designated Tribal Agent For Service Of Notice: The designated tribal agent for service of notice of proceedings pursuant to 25 C.F.R. 23.12 shall be the Court Clerk.