Statutes | Grand Traverse Band Code tit. 9, ยง 352 | 2020
(a) A petition, notice of hearing, and temporary order of protection issued pursuant to section § 351 shall be served on the respondent at least seventy-two (72) hours before the hearing. If service has not been made within seventy-two (72) hours of the hearing, the court may set a new hearing date and re-issue a temporary order of protection as appropriate.
(b) Service may be made by tribal law enforcement or by any officer of the court by handing a copy to the respondent.
(c) If, after a diligent effort has been made to personally serve the respondent, personal service cannot be made, the court may order that the respondent be served by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such service is complete upon delivery of the mail.
(d) If the certified mail is returned with a notation by postal authorities that the respondent refused to accept the mail, or that the mail was unclaimed, the court may order that the respondent be served by mailing a copy by first class mail to the respondent at his or her last and best known address. Service by first class mail shall be complete three (3) days after mailing.
History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.