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.11.22 — Determining Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of An Elder.

(a) The Court shall determine whether by clear and convincing evidence that an Elder has been a victim of abuse, neglect or exploitation as defined in this Code.

(b) An Elder may wish to Petition the matter before the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Court under the Elder Protection Code because:

(1) The Elder wishes to be assisted by and through the Department of Elderly Services and the Tribal Prosecutor and/or;

(2) The Elder wishes the matter to be civil in nature. The Petitioner must provide one or more of the grounds pursuant to this Code as justification to bring the matter before the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Court.