Tribe: Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation
11-3-1. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHILDREN’S COURT.
limited to: A. In any proceeding, either on the motion of a party, or on the Children’s Court’s own motion, issue
all orders necessary to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and rehabilitation of children coming within
its jurisdiction; B. Cooperate fully and negotiate with an make referrals to any federal, tribal, state, or private agency
in order to 1. Participate in any foster or shelter care or other placement services, 2. Utilize treatment, rehabilitation, or training program and 3. To receive grants-in-aid to carry out the purposes of this Chapter; B. Negotiate intergovernmental agreements that further the policies of the Tribe, as described herein,
and present any resulting agreement for approval by the Council; and C. Utilize social services furnished by any tribal, federal, or state agency. […] 11-4-5. PRESENTING OFFICER.
The Presenting Officer shall: A. Act as the Tribal prosecutor in the Children’s Court; B. Represent the Tribe in all proceedings under this Chapter; C. Make recommendations to the Children’s Court regarding placement, detention, treatment, or
rehabilitation of each child that comes before the Children’s Court; D. Monitor proceedings before the Children’s Court and other courts of competent jurisdiction
where children who are or are eligible to become members of the Tribe are involved; E. Make recommendations to the Council regarding needed amendments to this Chapter; F. Make recommendations to the Children’s Court regarding needed amendments or revisions to the
procedural rules and approved forms utilized by the Children’s Court; G. Be responsible for developing and updating the necessary procedures for carrying out the objects
of this Chapter; and H. Perform such other duties as provided and as the Children’s Court directs in order to ensure the
policies herein are met.