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 YAE.02.17 — Review And Modification Of Dispositional Order.

(a) Review and Modification: Dispositional orders are to be reviewed by the Court at least every six (6) months. A dispositional order may be modified upon a finding of a good to modify.

(b) Motion to Modify: The Court shall review a dispositional order at any time upon a motion to modify by the following:

(1) The youth;

(2) The youth's parent, guardian or custodian;

(3) The ICW; or,

(4) The Tribe's attorney.

(c) Review Hearing: The Court shall conduct a hearing to review its dispositional order at least once every six months, or earlier upon motion of any party. The Court shall review the performance of the youth, the youth's parent, guardian, or custodian, the Indian Child Welfare Worker, and any other parties to the disposition.

(d) Standard for Modification: If the request for review of a disposition is based on the alleged violation of a Court order, the Court shall not modify its dispositional order unless it finds clear convincing evidence of the violation.