Tribe: Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation
5-6-208. Pre-Trial Proceedings or Traditional Circles
1) Within 30 days after an action to declare the existence or nonexistence of the
father-child relationship has been filed, an informal closed hearing shall be held.
On the basis of the information produced at the pre-trial hearing, the Judge
conducting the hearing shall evaluate the probability of determining the existence
or non-existence of the father and child relationship in a trial, and may
recommend that the parties settle this matter. If the matter cannot be settled, the
action shall be set for trial, in accordance with Title V of the CCT Law and Order
Code.
2) Traditional Circles. The proceedings may be referred to the Traditional Circle if
both parties stipulate to this forum. The proceedings will be conducted pursuant
to the Traditional Circle Code.