Tribe: Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
SECTION 7.3. FIRST HEARING
At the first hearing on the Petition (or Citation), the Respondent will have the opportunity to admit to or deny some or all of the charges against him or her. The Respondent may also admit to the charges in the petition but object to the proposed relief or penalty and request alternative sentencing. If more information is required to determine the merits of the petition or appropriate judgment, the court may continue the case to allow time for the parties to gather and present more information. If the Respondent does not appear in court, the judge shall enter a judgment against the Respondent.