Tribe: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
8-14.070 Petition to Court and Court Proceedings
(J) Prior to holding a hearing on the merits of the petition, or directing other available relief, the Court shall determine whether the Attendance Officer entered into an agreement with the custodian, parent or guardian of the Indian youth, and, if deemed appropriate, with the youth, pursuant to 8-14.060(B)(1). If no such agreement has been entered into, then the Court shall attempt to facilitate agreement between the Attendance Officer, the custodian, parent or guardian and, if deemed appropriate, the youth, that establishes attendance requirements, expectations and actions necessary to address the youth’s absences. Any such agreement that is reached shall be reviewed and, if acceptable, approved by the Court. The Court shall then retain continuing supervision over the petition and Indian youth until shall such time as the Court determines that Court supervision is no longer necessary or appropriate. The Attendance Officer shall report on compliance with the agreement as directed by the Court.
(K) If the Court does not receive and approve any agreement pursuant to the previous subsection within a period of time deemed reasonable by the Court under the circumstances, then the Court shall hold a hearing on the merits of the petition and may fashion other appropriate relief in accordance with 8-14.080 to substantially reduce the youth’s unexcused absences.