Statutes | Fort Belknap Tribal Code Title III Part XI ยง 1.2 | 2019
A. As used in this chapter, "victim representative" means a person designated by a sentencing court who is:
(1) a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or other relative of or
(2) a person who has had a close personal relationship with the victim of a class one offense who is deceased, incapacitated, or less than eighteen (18) years of age.
B. Upon entering a conviction, the court shall set a date for sentencing within thirty (30) days, unless for good cause shown an extension is granted. If a presentence report is not required, the court may sentence the defendant at the time the judgment of conviction is entered. However, the court may not pronounce sentence at that time without:
(1) inquiring as to whether an adjournment is desired by the defendant and
(2) informing the victim, if present, of a victims right to make a statement concerning the crime and the sentence. When an adjournment is requested, the defendant shall state its purpose and the court may allow a reasonable time for adjournment.
C. If the offense is nonsuspendible, the judge shall order the defendant, if the defendant has previously been released on bailor recognizance, to the local jail facility pending sentencing.
History: Section I. Subsection 1.2(A-C) enacted on the 3/8/99. Resolution 63-99 formerly Title IV. Section XII. Subsection 1.l-1.2.