Tribe: Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation
§ 6.7.22 Predispositional Report
The probation officer shall prepare a written report describing all reasonable and
appropriate alternative dispositions. The report shall contain a specific plan for the care of and
assistance to the minor calculated to resolve the problems presented in the petition. The report
shall contain a detailed explanation showing the necessity for the proposed plan of disposition
and the benefits to the minor under the proposed plan. Preference shall be given to the
dispositional alternatives listed in this Title, and the report shall select that which is the least
restrictive of the minor’s freedom and is consistent with the interests of the Tribe. The report
shall contain specific reasons for not recommending placement of the minor with this parent,
guardian or custodian. The probation officer shall present the pre dispositional report to the
Juvenile Court, the person selected by the minor to represent him and the presenting officer, at
least one (J) day prior to the dispositional hearing. […] § 6.7.26 Dispositional Hearing
At the dispositional hearing, the Juvenile Court shall consider the predisposition report
submitted by the probation officer and afford the parents an opportunity to controvert the factual contents and conclusions of the reports. The Juvenile Court shall also consider the alternative
predisposition report prepared by the minor and his attorney, if any. The dispositional order
constitutes a final order for purposes of appeal. […] § 6.7.27 Dispositional Alternatives
If a minor has been adjudged a minor-in-need-of-care, the Juvenile Court may make any
of the following dispositions which are listed by priority: (a) Permit the minor to remain with this parents, guardian or custodian subject to
such limitations and condition as the Court may prescribe; or (b) Place the minor with an extended family member within the external boundaries
of the Reservation subject to such limitations and conditions as the Court may
prescribe; or (c) Place the minor in a foster home within the external boundaries of the Reservation
which has been approved by the Tribe subject to such limitations and conditions
as the Court may prescribe; or (d) Place the minor in a shelter care facility designated by the Court that is within the
exterior boundaries of the Reservation; or (e) Place the minor in the home of an extended family member or a foster home
outside the external boundaries of the Reservation subject to such limitations and
conditions as the Court may prescribe; or (f) Recommend that termination proceedings begin. (g) The dispositional orders are to be in effect for the time limit set by the Court but
no order shall continue after the minor reaches the age of eighteen (18) years; and (h) The dispositional orders are to be reviewed at the Juvenile Court’s discretion at
least once every six (6) months.