§6.5.07 Transfer from State Court

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.07

The Juvenile Court shall have jurisdiction over any matter transferred to it by State Court pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 US.C. §§ 1901, et. seq. It shall not be necessary for a new petition or complaint to be filed with the Tribal Court if the pleadings filed in the State...

§6.5.06 Transfer Orders

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.06

When a minor is transferred to adult Tribal Court, the Juvenile Court shall issue a written transfer order containing reasons for its order. The transfer order constitutes a final order for purposes of appeal.

§6.5.05 Circumstances for Transfer

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.05

The Juvenile Court may transfer jurisdiction of the minor to adult Tribal Court if the Juvenile Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the following circumstances exist: There is probable cause to believe that the minor has committed the offense(s) alleged and There...

§6.5.04 Factors Considered

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.04

The following factors shall be considered when determining whether to transfer jurisdiction of the minor to adult Tribal Court: The nature and seriousness of the offense with which the minor is charged. The nature and condition of the minor, as evidenced by his age, mental and...

§6.5.03 Transfer Hearing

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.03

The Juvenile Court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether probable cause exists to believe the minor committed the offense alleged and whether jurisdiction of the minor should be transferred to adult Tribal Court At the transfer hearing, the parties shall have the same rights secured to them...

§6.5.02 Transfer to Adult Tribal Court

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.01

The presenting officer of the minor may file a petition requesting the Juvenile Court to transfer the minor to adult Tribal Court if the minor is sixteen (16) years of age or older and is alleged to have committed an act that would be considered an offense under this Code if committed by an adult.

§6.5.01 Original Jurisdiction

Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 5 §6.5.01

The Juvenile Court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of the following proceedings: Proceedings in which a minor is alleged to be a juvenile offender unless the Juvenile Court transfers jurisdiction to adult Tribal Court pursuant to the Title. Provided, however, the Juvenile...

§ 247.043. Investigation of Abuse, Exploitation, or Neglect. [Effective until April 1, 2025]

Statutes | Tex. Health & Safety Code § 247.043

(a) The department shall conduct an investigation in accordance with Section 260A.007 after receiving a report of abuse, exploitation, or neglect of a resident of an assisted living facility. (b) If the thorough investigation reveals that abuse, exploitation, or neglect has occurred, the...

§ 1. Title

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 46, Chapter 1 § 1

The title of this Law shall be the Mashantucket Pequot Adopted and Dependent Child Rights Law.

§ 2. Policy Purpose

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 46, Chapter 1 § 2

This Law is in no way intended to infringe upon the authority of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Elders Council to review and determine all applications for membership. It is the policy of the Tribe that the rights and privileges of membership shall be restricted, to the greatest extent practicable,...