Statutes | Nez Perce Tribal Code Title 4 Chapter 4-1 ยง 4-1-3 | 2018
The purpose of the criminal provisions of this code are to: (a) forbid and prevent the commission of offenses and give fair warning of conduct which is declared to be an offense
(b) define adequately the conduct and mental state which constitute each offense and safeguard conduct that is without fault from condemnation
(c) prescribe penalties which are proportionate to the seriousness of the offense and
(d) prevent arbitrary and oppressive treatment of persons accused or convicted of offenses and to promote the correction and rehabilitation of such persons.