Statutes | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Juv. Code Chapter 11 ยง 11.03 | 2019
A. At least ten (10) days prior to a wardship hearing, DCFS shall prepare and submit to the Juvenile Court a written report containing the facts uncovered during the investigation, the opinions of all professionals consulted, and DCFS&rsquos recommendation concerning whether the child is a minor-in-need-of-care. A copy of the report shall be sent to the Tribal Police, who shall also receive notice of all wardship hearings scheduled.
B. As soon as possible after a petition has been filed alleging that a child is a minor-in-need-of- care and at least ten (10) days prior to the wardship hearing, each party, including DCFS, shall disclose to each other party the following information and material within their possession or control and upon which they intend to rely at the hearing:
1. The names and contact information for all persons the disclosing party intends to call as a witness at the wardship hearing
2. Any written or recorded statements made by the child or the child&rsquos parent(s), guardian, or custodian to any other party or an agent for any other party that the disclosing party intends to use as evidence at the wardship hearing
3. Any expert reports or statements made in connection with the matter, including the results of any physical or mental health examinations or alcohol and drug assessments and
4. Any books, papers, documents, or photographs that were obtained from or belong to any party that the disclosing party intends to use as evidence at the wardship hearing.
C. The obligation to make the disclosures required in this section is an ongoing obligation. If a party finds, either before or during the hearing, additional information or materials that are subject to disclosure, the party shall promptly disclose the information or materials.
D. Notice to any party&rsquos counsel, court-approved lay advocate or spokesperson, constitutes notice to a party.