5A.07.010 Policy

Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 5A Chapter 5A.07 § 5A.07.010

It is the policy of the Tribe to ensure the safety of victims of domestic violence, and crimes involving domestic violence, who are located within the jurisdiction of the Lummi Nation, by giving effect to foreign orders for protection and to comply with the Full Faith and Credit provision of the...

5A.06.010 Notice by Lummi Tribal Health Center to Victim

Statutes | Lummi Nation Codeof Laws Title 5A Chapter 5A.06 § 5A.06.010

(a) The Lummi Tribal Health Center shall make available to its staff and patients a written notice, as set forth in Section 5A.02.015, of the rights of victims and of the remedies and services available to victims of domestic violence. (b) Any health care practitioner, who becomes aware that a...

5A.05.020 Mediation in Cases Involving Domestic Violence

Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 5A Chapter 5A.05 § 5A.05.020

(a) In any proceeding concerning the custody of, or visitation with a child, the Court shall not order mediation or refer either party to mediation if an order of protection is in effect.  (b) In any proceeding concerning the custody of, or visitation with a child, if there is an allegation of...

5A.04.045 Judgments of Conviction

Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 5A Chapter 5A.04 § 5A.04.045

(a) When entering a judgment of conviction for a crime involving domestic violence, the Court shall:  (1) consider the entry of orders for the protection of the victim, including those set out in LCL 5A.04.010(b)(1)-(6)   (2) order the defendant to obtain a domestic violence evaluation...

5A.04.020 Powers and Duties of Prosecutor

Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 5A Chapter 5A.04 § 5A.04.020

(a) A person prosecuting a crime involving domestic violence shall:  (1) encourage the victim to advise the prosecutor as to the victim's wishes regarding the outcome of the case   (2) upon request, inform the victim of all Court hearings where the defendant has the right to be present...

5A.04.015 Witness Testimony

Statutes | Lummi Nation Code Title 5A Chapter 5A.04 § 5A.04.015

(a) Upon the request of a prosecutor or the defense, the Court may issue a material witness warrant compelling a witness to appear before the Court.  In making the request, the party must certify that:  (1) the witness is material to the party's case  (2) the witness has failed or...

§ 1. Title; Authority

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Code tit. 38, ch. 1 § 1

a. This law shall be known as the "Mashantucket Pequot Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law".  b. This Title is adopted pursuant to the inherent authority of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, the lawful governing body of the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribe, to...

§ 5. Contempt and Violation

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 6, Chapter 2 § 5

a. When a motion for contempt is filed for violation of a restraining order there shall be an expedited hearing.  Such hearings shall be held within two (2) business days of service of the motion on the respondent, provided service on the respondent is made not less than twenty-four (24) hours...

§ 4. Service

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 6, Chapter 2 § 4

a. If the respondent resides or works on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, the tribal police shall serve notice of the hearing, a copy of the application, and any Ex Parte Order issued on the respondent not less than five (5) business days before the hearing.   b. If the respondent does...

§ 3. Extension of an Order

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 6, Chapter 2 § 3

No order of the court shall exceed ninety (90) days except that an order may be extended by the court, upon the motion of the applicant, for additional time as the court deems necessary.