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.

52.05.030 Submission of a Petition to Tribal Court

(a) As soon as is practicable after submission of the petition to the Court, the Judge shall examine the petition to determine whether it complies with the requirements of Section 52.05.020. If the petition meets the requirements set forth in Section 52.05.020, the Court shall schedule a hearing on the petition for no later than five (5) business days after the date of receipt of the petition.

(b) Prior to the hearing on the petition, the Tribal Court may:

(1) Issue an emergency ex-parte order for the immediate quarantine or isolation of the individual or group of individuals identified in the petition; or

(2) Issue an emergency ex-parte order requiring the individual or group of individuals identified in the position to follow all orders issued by the Health Officer.