27-12.11 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION - PENALTIES AND ARREST

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 27 § 27-12 §§ 27-12.11

Violation of the order of protection may result in civil penalties, arrest, or both.  Violators may be required to appear and show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt of Court.  If the Court finds contempt of Court, the person shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to...

27-12.12 ORDER MODIFICATION

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 27 § 27-12 §§ 27-12.12

Modification and renewal of the order of protection shall follow the procedures outlined in KLOC 86.14 ORDER - MODIFICATION -TRANSMITTAL.

7-20.06 SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO REPORT

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.06

The Tribal Court shall order any person who knowingly fails to report abuse or neglect as required under 7-20.03 to pay restitution to any person who may have been harmed by the failure to report. Restitution under this section may include actual damages as well as compensation for emotional harm.

27-12.13 PEACE OFFICERS - IMMUNITY

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 27 § 27-12 §§ 27-12.13

No tribal police officer may be held criminally or civilly liable for making an arrest under this chapter if the officer acts in good faith and without malice.

27-12.14 CONFIDENTIALITY

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 27 § 27-12 §§ 27-12.14

Any agency or individual involved in actual or potential proceedings or actions pursuant to this Section shall have a duty to maintain strict confidentiality of all information involving the welfare of specific Elders or Vulnerable Adults.  The only exception shall be when reporting suspected...

7-20.05 IMMUNITY

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.05

All persons who report child abuse or neglect, in good faith, shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution.

7-20.04A MANDATORY REPORTING FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.04A

(1) It shall be the responsibility for the medical providers to report to the proper authorities on any person under the age of 14 years who has experienced sexual acts. Medical providers are required to report on persons between the ages of 14 years old and 16 years old when     ...

7-20.04 MANDATORY REPORTERS

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.04

The Care of children is both a family and tribal responsibility. Any member of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, persons residing within the jurisdiction of the Tribe, and tribal employees and contractors, who have reason to believe that a youth has been abused or neglected (as provided in 7-20.02) is...

7-20.03 REPORTING ABUSE/NEGLECT - FILING

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.03

Any person who has personal knowledge that a youth is in need of care as defined by this Code shall file a complaint with one or more of the following: (1) The Indian Child Welfare Worker (2) State child protective services and/or (3) Law enforcement.

7-20.02 YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE - DEFINED

Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.02

"Youth in Need of Care" means any youth who: (1) Has no parent(s), guardian or custodian willing, available or able to provide adequate care for him or her (2) Has been emotionally, physically or sexually abused (3) Has not been provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical,...