12.1.1.050 Complaint of Civil Rights Violation

Any person who has probably cause to believe that his or her civil rights guaranteed by the Indian Civil Rights Act of April 11, 1968, PL 90-284 (82 Stat. 77) or by the traditions and customs of the Pueblo, may file a complaint with the Tribal Court pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure set forth in this Code, except for testing the legality of detention by order of the Pueblo which must be filed in the Federal Court. The complaint, together with the summons or citation, will be served in accordance with civil procedures. The complaint must be directed personally against the alleged violator or violators and an opportunity will be provided for the defendant or defendants to answer after which a hearing will be set following the Rules of Civil Procedure of this Code, and the hearing will be a civil matter held by the Tribal Court.