Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

2.09.140 Case and Verdict

After the jury shall have been sworn, they shall sit together and hear the case. Upon the close of the evidence, the judge shall give oral or written instructions to the jury to the law applicable to the case.

Upon receipt of the instructions the jury shall be kept together in a convenient place and be in the charge of some officer designated by the judge. They will so remain until a verdict has been reached or shall be discharged by the judge. In order to reach a verdict, at least five (5) of the jurors must agree upon the verdict.

In all cases, the Tribal Judge shall have the power to direct a verdict before the matter is submitted to the jury, or to order a new trial if he deems the verdict inconsistent with the evidence.