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.

25.06.040 Appearance Through Counsel

(a) Parties to all hearings governed by this section of the Ordinance may appear personally or through an attorney, except that a party must personally attend any hearing on the merits unless attendance has been waived, in writing, by the Commission.

(b) When a party has appeared through an attorney, service of all notices, motions, orders, decisions, and other papers, including verbal communications, will thereafter be made upon the attorney, unless the party requests or permits otherwise in writing.

(c) When a party is represented by an attorney, the attorney will sign all motions, notices, requests, and other papers on behalf of the party.

(d) An attorney retained to represent an applicant, his or her representative, agent or employee, will file proof of eligibility to practice law in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Bar with the Commission prior to the scheduled hearing.