Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - Leech Lake Band - Tribal Code

Title 3. Child and Family Protection
3-9. Notice of Removal

LLOjibwe JCT3 CFC § 3-9
3-9. Notice of Removal

A. Notice of the Tribal Court

After a child is removed from his home, the person who removed the child shall attempt to contact the Tribal Court within twenty-four (24) hours. The attempt to contact the Court shall be documented. Actual notice to the Court shall be made, by the removing person, no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the next court working day.

B. Notice to the Parent, Guardian or Custodian

The Band's social services or law enforcement departments shall make all reasonable efforts to notify the parents, guardian or custodian, within twelve (12) hours of the removal. Reasonable efforts shall include personal, telephone and written contacts at their residence, place of employment, or other location where the parent, guardian or custodian cannot be found, notice shall be given to members of the extended family of the parent, guardian or custodian and/or the extended family of the child.

Resolution No. 03-62, presented and acted upon on December 23, 2002.

Leech Lake Ojibwe Jud. Code, T. 3, Child & Fam. Protect. Code § 3-9, LLOjibwe JCT3 CFC § 3-9