Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 8 Chapter 8.03 ยง 8.03.090 | 2018
(a) After a fact finding hearing where the Court finds that the child is delinquent under 8.03.001, the Tribal Court shall enter an appropriate order directing the disposition to be made in the case. For the purpose of determining the proper disposition of the child after fact finding, the Court may receive testimony, reports or other material relating to the child's mental and physical health and social history. Rules excluding hearsay evidence do not apply.
(b) The Court may order any combination of the following:
(1) direct that the child be placed on probation or under protective supervision
(2) direct that the child be placed in the legal custody of a relative, a person maintaining a foster home, or a group home approved by the court
(3) specify particular requirements to be observed during the probation period or protective supervision, including but not limited to restrictions on visitations or communications by the child's parents, restrictions on the child's associates and activities, and may require the child to report to an appointed counselor
(4) order restitution for property taken, damaged or destroyed by the child as a condition of probation
(5) order the child to perform acts that will be beneficial to the child or the community
(6) place the child under the supervision of a responsible person, detention facility, institution or organization
(7) take any other action deemed necessary, as may be beneficial for the child or the community.
(c) If a parent has been made a party to the matter, the Court may order the parent, parents or legal guardian to attend a hearing scheduled in the matter, to submit to recommended counseling, or to participate in any probation or other treatment program ordered by the court. The Court may enforce any of its orders issued pursuant to this Section by use of its contempt power. Additionally, the Tribal Prosecutor may initiate criminal proceedings for
Disobedience to Lawful Orders of the Court.
(d) Instead of making a disposition under (a) of this Section, the Court may direct the juvenile to stand trial as an adult in open Court, as provided in this Chapter.
(e) Notwithstanding other provisions in Chapter 8.02, a child is bound to any contract that the child makes to comply with conditions of probation under this Section or with an informal resolution under this Chapter.