Statutes | Crow Tribe of Montana Law and Order Code Title 9 Part 1 ยง 9-1-102 | 2019
It is the intention of the Tribe in enacting this Chapter to incorporate to the fullest extent possible the honored customs and traditions of the Crow Tribe, consistent with the Indian Civil Rights Act, 25 U.S.C. Section 1301 et seq., (1968), and with the needs and realities of Tribal members&rsquo lives and conditions upon the Crow Reservation. Evidence may be adopted in any proceeding conducted pursuant to this Chapter of such customs and traditions. Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the judge having jurisdiction over the hearing that the customs and traditions of the Crow Tribe are consistent with the provisions of this Chapter, then the judge shall adopt such customs and traditions for the purposes of the hearing and such customs and traditions shall have the effect of law governing that particular hearing.