§ 37. Possible Outcomes of the Emergency Removal Hearing.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VII § 37

a.  The petition may be dismissed and the child returned to the home.         b.  The child may be returned to the home of the parent(s), guardian(s), or custodian(s) under the supervision of the Court and a Plea Hearing will be held within  ten (10)...

§ 27. Best Interests of the Child.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VI § 27

In an effort to protect the best interests of the child, the Court may do any one or more of the following:   a. Place the child under protective supervision in his or her own home, upon conditions determined by the Court.   b. Place the child in the legal custody of CFS.   c. Place...

§ 38. Grounds for Re-Hearing.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VII § 38

 Any interested party may at any time petition the Court for a new hearing on the grounds that new evidence, which might affect the Order, has been discovered.  If it appears to the Court that there is such new evidence which might affect its Order, it shall order a new hearing and enter...

§ 26. Hearings Generally.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VI § 26

a. Hearings in childrens cases shall be before the Court and may be conducted in an informal manner. However, all parties will conduct themselves in a manner reflecting respectfulness to the Court and other parties.   b. The general public shall be excluded and only such persons admitted as...

§ 39. Written Order.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VII § 39

The Court shall specify in writing the facts, grounds, and laws upon which it relied to make its decision.  Orders stemming from the Emergency Removal Hearing shall be entered within two (2) days of the proceeding.

§ 68. Purpose.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 68

 The purpose of a child protection guardianship is to provide a child with long-term stability.  When it appears that reunification is not possible, the Court may appoint a guardian for the person and/or property of a child under the Court&rsquos jurisdiction. 

§ 69. Appointment of Guardian Generally.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 69

 The Court may appoint a guardian of the person or a guardian of the property, or both, for an individual if the Court determines that the individual is a minor child and such guardianship is in the best interests of the child.

§ 70. Types of Guardianships.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 70

a. Temporary Guardianship of the Person. The Court may appoint a temporary guardian under such terms and conditions as the Court sets forth in the written Order. A temporary guardianship may be terminated if the Court determines that it is in the best interests of the child to change custody from...

§ 25. Guardian Ad Litem.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter VI § 25

a. The Court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem if it deems such appointment is necessary to protect the best interests of the child.   b. A Guardian Ad Litem appointed by the Court will hold the following responsibilities and duties:       (1) Work as an independent fact finder...

§ 71. Guardianship Preferences and Order.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 71

The Court shall consider the appointment of a guardian for a child from the following persons in the following order:   a. Paternal Traditional Relatives, provided these relatives are Hocak Tribal members, with priority to paternal grandparents.   b. Other maternal Traditional...