Community Service for Elders in Lieu of Fines

Hopland Tribe Law and Order Ordinance, Chapter 11 Penalties

Tribe: Hopland Band of Pomo Indians

Section 11.03 Comnmnity Service
The Tribal Court, at its discretion, may order community service in addition to or in place
of a money fine. The Tribal Court will determine ifthe person is a suitable candidate for
community service.
(A) A person approved for community service by the Tribal Court shall be referred to as a
Community Service Worker.
(B) The Tribal Court, or designee, will;
(1) keep a log of both services requested and performed;
(1) provide a form for verification of the Community Service Worker’s hours of
service.
(C) Community Service is limited to service
(1) at Tribal Property; or
(1) for a Tribal Agency; or
(2) at the primary residence of a tribal elder.
(D) Tribal Agencies or elders who want the assistance of a Community Service Worker
must submit a written request to the Tribal Court and assistance will be provided in the
order that requests are received.
(E) The Community Service Worker will obtain written verification supporting the hours
of service on the provided form and submit the form to the Tribal Court.

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