A.Â
Who can appeal. Any party to a Court proceeding may appeal a final
decision of the Tribal Court with the NHBP Supreme Court, except in
those instances in which final order or judgment of the Court was
by consent of the parties. An order involuntarily terminating parental
rights is appealable by right.
B.Â
Time for taking appeal. Any party seeking to appeal a final Court
order or judgment will file a written notice of appeal with the Court
within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of entry of the final order.
C.Â
Standard of review. The clearly erroneous standard will be used in
reviewing final decisions of the Court.
D.Â
Record. For purposes of appeal, a record of proceedings will be made
available to all parties to the proceedings, legal counsel, and by
court order to those with a demonstrated interest in the outcome of
the appeal. The party seeking the appeal will pay all costs of obtaining
the record. See NHBP Court Rules of Appellate Procedure IX Sect. 11.
E.Â
Stay on appeal. A final Tribal Court order or judgment may be stayed
upon order of the Supreme Court.
F.Â
Conduct of proceedings. All appeals will be conducted in accordance
with the NHBP Rules of Appellate Procedure as long as those provisions
are not in conflict with the provisions of this code.
