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

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

5.01.070 A Medical Doctor Has Legal Authority to Examine a Child Suspected of Physical or Sexual Abuse, Without Consent of the Parent or Custodian

Consent of the parent or custodian is not necessary if the parent or custodian is alleged to be the perpetrator of the physical or sexual abuse. The medical doctor shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed, and shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any court proceeding resulting from such examination.

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