Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 3 ยง 2 | 2018
a. In any case where the Tribal Police or CPS reasonably believe that the Child has been subjected to neglect or abuse, officials of those agencies shall be allowed to take photographs consent to x-rays, medical and psychological examinations of the Child and, interview the Child without first obtaining the consent of the parent or guardian/custodian.
b. All examinations and interviews of a Child who may have been subjected to neglect or abuse shall be conducted in such a manner that minimizes additional trauma to the Child.
c. The expense of such examinations and diagnostic tests shall be paid by the parents or guardian/custodian of the Child, or if they are unable to pay, by CPS, which may seek reimbursement according to tribal law.