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

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

36.07.010 Order for Protection

There will exist an order for protection in cases of Elder abuse.

(a) A petition for protection under this section may be made by any family or household member or other interested parties on behalf of himself/herself or on behalf of a minor family or household member.

(b) A petition for protection under this section may be made by a Law Enforcement Officer, a Victim Advocate or Tribal Prosecutor.

(c) A petition for protection shall allege the existence of Elder abuse, and shall be accompanied by an affidavit made under oath stating the specific facts and circumstances for which protection relief is sought.

(d) A petition for protection may be made regardless of whether or not there is a pending lawsuit complaint, petition or other action between the parties.

(e) The court shall provide simplified forms.

(f) A petitioner has the right to file a motion and affidavit and to pursue without cost.