Statutes | Crow Tribe of Montana Law and Order Code Title 9 Part 3 ยง 9-3-106 | 2019
In no case shall protective temporary care extend beyond 72 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays. At the expiration of this period, the Director of Tribal Social Services shall:
(1) Cause the child to be returned to the childs parents or custodian or
(2) Have the child brought before a Tribal Court Judge for an emergency hearing to determine further placement of the child pending further proceedings in the case. In the case of an emergency hearing, Tribal Social Services shall use best efforts to notify the childs parents or custodian of the time and place of the hearing, and inform the parent or custodian of the time and place of the hearing, and inform the parents or custodian of their right to attend the hearing and be heard. At the time of hearing, the Court shall determine the placement of the child pending further proceedings, and may appoint a Guardian ad Litem for the child. A Tribal Advocate may be appointed for the parents or custodian if so requested, and if the parents or custodian cannot afford one. Such continued protective custody pursuant to an emergency hearing order shall extend no longer than is necessary for the filing of petition, notification of interested parties and the holding of a preliminary hearing as set forth in this part.