Statutes | 10 GTBC ยง 113 | 2020
(a) Jurisdiction. The Children&rsquos Court may assume jurisdiction upon a showing by a preponderance of the evidence, over a woman who is or has been abusing alcohol or controlled substances during her pregnancy.
(b) Court Order. Upon assuming jurisdiction, the Court may enter orders requiring a pregnant woman to cease and desist any substance abuse, submit to reasonable measures to assure her nonuse, and to engage in community based or inpatient treatment programs and prenatal care. Such court orders may be enforced through the Court&rsquos civil contempt powers.
(c) Privileged Information. Information made available pursuant to a Children&rsquos Court order regarding a woman&rsquos drug/substance use during pregnancy may not be used in a criminal prosecution against the woman.
History: Revised Children&rsquos Code, adopted by Tribal Council on January 13, 1999 as amended by Tribal Council October 1, 1999 as amended by Tribal Act #05-23.1603 enacted by Tribal Council on March 29, 2006.