Tribe: Hannahville Indian Community
Chapter 2.14 Child Welfare Committee Informal Adjustment Conference
2.1401 Before and/or After the Filing of a Petition
The Child Welfare Committee or its designee may hold an informal conference with the minor
and the minor’s parent(s), guardian or custodian to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition
if:
(1) an informal adjustment of the matter would be in the best interest of the minor and the
tribe; and
(2) the minor and the minor’s parent(s), guardian or custodian consent to an informal
adjustment conference after they have received an explanation of their rights.
2.1402 Involuntary Action of the Parties
This Section does not authorize the Child Welfare Committee or its designee to compel any
involuntary action of the parties involved.
2.1403 Informal Adjustment Conference
At the informal adjustment conference, the Child Welfare Committee or its designee, (with the
voluntary agreement of the parties,) may:
(1) refer the child and the child’s parent(s), guardian or custodian to a community agency
for assistance; or
(2) define terms of supervision calculated to assist and benefit the child, which regulate the
child’s activities and are within the ability of the child to perform.
2.1404 Conference Findings and the Disposition
The Child Welfare Committee or its designee shall set forth in writing conference findings and
the disposition agreed to by the parties. The report shall be made available to and signed by the
child, child parent, guardian or custodian. The child advocate, parent’s attorney, and the Court, if
a petition has been filed, shall also receive copies of the report.
2.1405 Child Welfare Committee May Decline To Authorize Filing a Petition
If an informal adjustment is agreed to, the Child Welfare Committee may decline to authorize
filing a petition, hold its petition in abeyance or withdraw a petition and re-file at a later date
without prejudice.
2.1406 Conclusion of Informal Adjustment
Any disposition arranged through the informal adjustment procedure of this section shall be
concluded within six (6) months.
2.1407 Review the Minor’s Progress
The Child Welfare Committee or its designee shall review the minor’s progress every thirty (30)
days. If, at any time after the initial thirty (30) day period, the Committee concludes that positive
results are not being achieved, the Committee shall direct the protective service worker to file a
petition for a formal adjudicatory hearing.
2.1408 Statements Made During the Informal Hearing
No statement made during the informal hearing may be admitted into evidence at an adjudicatory
hearing or any other proceeding involving the minor under this Code.