Section YAE.03.01 — Starting An Action To Appoint Guardian

(a) Petition - Who May File: Any person at least eighteen (18) years old may file a petition with the Tribal Court requesting that he or she be appointed as a guardian over a proposed ward. If the petitioner is married: his or her spouse must also be at least eighteen (18) years old and must sign the petition unless the spouse's whereabouts is unknown or unless this requirement is waived by the Court.

(b) Petition - Contents: A petition for appointment of guardian shall include:

(1) The name, birth date, residence, and tribal status of the proposed ward;

(2) The name, birth date, residence, and tribal status, if known, of the proposed ward's family and in the case of a youth (person under age 18), the youth's parent(s); and,

(3) A concise statement of the facts and reasons supporting the request that the petitioner be appointed as a guardian.