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.

36.03.140 Physical Abuse Sexual Assault. Penalty –

(a) Whoever engages in sexual assault/abuse of an Elder as defined in this code, is guilty of Physical Abuse Sexual Assault and may be punished according to this code.

(b) Penalty.

(1) Any person convicted of Physical Abuse Sexual Assault shall be imprisoned for a term of not less than (60) days, not to exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) days and shall be fined an amount not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500.00). Complete Mandatory Requirements (1-4) in Section 36.04.040.

(2) Per the second offense of Physical Abuse Sexual Assault, the sentence shall double.

(3) Per the third offense of Physical Abuse Sexual Assault, the sentence shall triple.