Tribe: Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation
§ 6.6.24 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 his parent,
guardian or custodian. The probation officer shall present the predispositional report to the
Juvenile Court, the person selected by the minor to represent him and the presenting officer, at
least one (1) day prior to the dispositional hearing. […] § 6.6.29 Dispositional Alternatives
If a minor has been adjudged a juvenile offender, the Juvenile Court may make the
following dispositions:
(a) Place the minor on probation subject to conditions set by the Juvenile Court; or
(b) Place the minor in an institution or agency designated by the Juvenile Court. (c) The dispositional orders are to be in effect for the time limit set by the Juvenile
Court but no order shall continue after the minor reaches the age of eighteen ( 18)
years of age.
(d) The dispositional orders are to be reviewed at the Juvenile Court’s discretion, but
at least once every six (6) months. […] § 6.6.28 Dispositional Finding
At the dispositional hearing, the Juvenile Court shall consider the predispositional 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
predispositional report prepared by the minor and bis attorney, if any. The dispositional order
constitutes a final order for purposes of appeal.