Statutes | Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Ords. and Regs., Elder Prot Code. art X ยง 10.03 | 2020
A hearing on a petition authorized or required by this code shall be conducted with
the purpose of protecting the Elder only where necessary and only to the extent shown by the facts and
using the least restrictive alternatives. All rights as set out specifically in this code and in the Indian
Civil Rights Act shall be enforced strictly during proceedings. No hearing shall be held unless notice
has been given to the Elder and other interested parties, including the Elders family and caretaker. The
Elder and all other interested parties shall have the right and opportunity to be heard fully and to
present evidence. The Tribal Court shall issue a written statement of its findings in support of any order
allowed by this code.