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.

9.05.130 Result of Preliminary Hearing

If the examination fails to show probable cause, the defendant shall be discharged without prejudice to further proceedings.

If the examination shows probable cause, the judge shall bond the defendant in bond or recognizance, with sufficient security, to appear in Court at a date set by the judge. On failure or refusal to furnish such security, the judge shall commit the defendant to jail to be held to answer the complaint.

The warrant, the examination reduced to writing, and the security shall be kept by the Court.