Tribe: Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation
§7-3.04 Informal Dispute Resolution. (a) In any proceeding under this Chapter, an informal Resolution of the contested issues may be arranged with the Court’s permission, at or before the time the matter is set for a hearing. (b) The informal Resolution process may include counseling, mediation or any Tribally accepted process that is consistent with the customs and traditions of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. (c) The purpose of the informal dispute Resolution process shall be to encourage cooperation, reduce hard feelings and develop an agreement that to the extent possible meets the needs and best interests of all the parties involved, consistent with the provisions of this Code and the customs and traditions of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. (d) Informal dispute Resolution proceedings shall be held in private and shall be confidential. No one shall testify in Court as to any aspect of the proceedings; provided, that if an agreement is reached by the parties it shall be reduced to writing, signed by the parties and presented to the Court.
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