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

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

5.07.160 Protective Custody by a Physician

Any physician examining a child with respect to whom abuse or neglect is known or suspected, after reasonable person having responsibility for the care of the child, may, if it appears that the child's health is in danger, keep the child in the custody of the hospital or medical facility for a period of time not to exceed ninety-six (96) hours. He must immediately notify the Tribal Court in order that the child protective proceedings may be initiated.

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