Statutes | 9 GTBC ยง 350 | 2020
(a) When the court finds probable cause to believe that there is a danger of domestic violence to the petitioner, based on an allegation that domestic violence has occurred or is about to occur, the court may enter a temporary order of protection on an ex-parte basis, without notice to the respondent, pending a full hearing.
(b) A temporary order may be issued by telephone or fax. A telephone order shall be followed by a written order from the Tribal Judge mailed or faxed within three (3) working days from the date of the telephone order.
(c) Following entry of a temporary order of protection, the court shall:
(1) Set a date for a hearing on the petition for an order of protection in accordance with § 351.
(2) Cause the order to be delivered to the GTB Tribal Police Department for enforcement purposes and for service upon the respondent.
(3) Transmit a copy of the order to any additional appropriate law enforcement or other agency designated by the petitioner.
(d) If a hearing is not held within the time required by § 809, the temporary order shall expire unless it is re-issued by the court for good cause.
History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.