Informal Hearing for Juveniles

8 MLBS § 121

Tribe: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota - Mille Lacs Band

§ 121. Informal Hearing.
The Human Resource Officer may hold an informal conference with the minor and the minor’s parent, guardian or custodian to discuss alternatives to the filing of a petition if:

(a) The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the Court;

(b) An informal adjustment of the matter would be in the best interest of the minor and the Band; and

(c) The minor and his parent, guardian or custodian consent to an informal adjustment with knowledge that the consent is voluntary.

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