Statutes | 10 GTBC ยง 107 | 2020
(a) Rules of Procedure. The procedures in the Children&rsquos Court shall be governed by the rules of procedure for the Tribal Court, not in conflict with this Code. In the absence of Tribal Court promulgated rules of procedure, the Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure shall be utilized as a guide.
(b) Cooperation and Grants. The Children&rsquos Court is authorized to cooperate fully with any federal, state, tribal, public or private agency in order to participate in any appropriate foster care, shelter care, treatment or training program(s) which may be available, and to receive grants-in-aid to carry out the purposes of this Code. This authority is subject to the availability of funds.
(c) Social Services. The Children&rsquos Court shall utilize such social services as may be furnished by any tribal, federal, or state or private agency provided that it is economically administered without unnecessary duplication and expense.
(d) Contracts. The Children&rsquos Court may negotiate contracts with tribal, federal or state agencies and/or departments on behalf of the Tribal Council for the care and placement of children before the Children&rsquos Court subject to the availability of funds and federal laws governing the custody and control of children.
(e) Promulgation of Rules: The Chief Judge of the Tribal Court shall promulgate or cause to be promulgated, and maintain the Court Rules of Procedure which facilitate the efficient and fair execution of this Code.
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.