Statutes | Indian Child Welfare Code Chapter 20 ยง 20.1, 20.1(h) | 2020
(1) Parental Responsibility.
(A) Parent as Party. The parent of a child within the jurisdiction of the tribal court may be made a party to a petition if the child is alleged to be a youth-in-need of-care, or a juvenile offender.
(B) Dispositions The Court may order the parent under this section to submit to counseling, comply with their Service Plan, participate in any probation or other treatment program ordered by the Court and, if the child is committed for institutionalization, to participate in any institutional treatment or counseling program including attendance at the site of the institution.
(C) Fines. A parent shall be jointly liable with the child for any fine his child may be ordered to pay. Said liability will survive the childs attaining majority.
(D) Cost of Support. The Court shall order the parent, guardian or custodian to pay the reasonable cost or part of the cost of court proceedings, and support and treatment of the child that the parent is financially able to pay if:
1. The child is adjudicated to be a youth-in- need-of care, or a juvenile offender and
2. The Court orders that child be placed with an agency, institution or an individual other than the parent.
(2) Other Adults: The Court shall join as a party in any proceeding under this Code any adult necessary for proper disposition of any case heard pursuant to this Code.
(3) Enforcement: The Court may enforce any of its orders issued under this section by use of its contempt power.