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Tribal Government of Menominee Indian Tribe of WI
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2022-10-20
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 278 Children's Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 7
Accounting System
Ch 12
Administrative Procedures
Ch 15
Arbitration
Ch 18
Businesses
Ch 21
Commercial Code, Uniform
Ch 22
Tribal Consumer Financial Services Regulation
Ch 23
Contest Pow-Wow Board
Ch 25
Contracts
Ch 44
Debt Collection
Ch 46
Descendant Register
Ch 50
Dispute Resolution
Ch 56
Education, Board of
Ch 63
Elections
Ch 69
Enrollment
Ch 77
Ethics
Ch 80
Exclusion and Removal
Ch 81
Executive Pardons
Ch 90
Gaming Authorities
Ch 98
Government Plan
Ch 111
Investment Plan
Ch 120
Judiciary
Ch 121
Jurisdiction, Tribal
Ch 124
(Reserved)
Ch 132
Law Enforcement
Ch 138
Leases and Mortgages
Ch 151
Meetings
Ch 170
Personnel
Ch 177
Posting Procedures
Ch 180
Restricted Fund - Clinic Operations
Ch 196
State of Emergency, Declaration of
Ch 200
Taxation
Ch 210
Tribal Utilities, Department of
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 250
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 255
Animals
Ch 268
Boating and Rafting
Ch 270
Carbon Credits
Ch 275
Camping
Ch 278
Children's Code
Ch 278 Art I
General Provisions
§ 278-1
Purpose.
§ 278-2
Courts, generally.
§ 278-3
Jurisdiction.
§ 278-4
Venue.
§ 278-5
Duty to report child abuse or neglect.
§ 278-6
Department of Family Services; responsibilities and duties.
§ 278-7
Law enforcement; responsibilities and duties.
§ 278-8
Prosecutor; responsibilities and duties.
§ 278-9
Guardian ad litem and other appointed persons.
§ 278-10
Appeals.
§ 278-11
Court records; inspection.
§ 278-12
Court costs and expenses.
§ 278-13
Notice to interested parties for non-Menominee Indian child.
§ 278-14
Due process rights.
§ 278-15
Privilege against self-incrimination.
§ 278-16
Fingerprinting and photographs.
§ 278-17
Medical examinations.
§ 278-18
Parental responsibilities.
§ 278-19
General procedure.
§ 278-20
Continuance, days, extensions, and computing time.
§ 278-21
Service.
§ 278-22
Failure to appear.
§ 278-23
Placement preferences.
§ 278-24
Limitations on physical restraints.
§ 278-25
Trauma-informed practices.
§ 278-26
Netāēnawemākanak services ("all my relatives/family").
§ 278-27
Voluntary placement agreement.
§ 278-28
Parental power of attorney.
Ch 278 Art II
Child in Need of Protection and Services Proceedings
§ 278-29
Preliminary assessment for a child; jurisdiction over the child and family.
§ 278-30
Informal disposition.
§ 278-31
Taking into physical custody.
§ 278-32
Release or delivery from physical custody.
§ 278-33
Temporary physical custody (TPC) hearing.
§ 278-34
Placement.
§ 278-35
Filing of petition.
§ 278-36
Petition: jurisdiction, form, and content.
§ 278-37
Service of the petition and summons.
§ 278-38
Consent decree.
§ 278-39
Initial appearance.
§ 278-40
Fact-finding hearing.
§ 278-41
Disposition report.
§ 278-42
Disposition.
§ 278-43
Permanency review hearings.
§ 278-44
Expectant mother/unborn child.
§ 278-45
Surrender of infant.
§ 278-46
Waiver of privilege and immunity.
§ 278-47
Interlocutory disposition order in cases where service is made by publication; effect.
Ch 278 Art III
Juvenile in Need of Protection and Services Proceedings
§ 278-48
Preliminary assessment for a juvenile; jurisdiction over the child and family.
§ 278-49
Informal disposition.
§ 278-50
Basic rights.
§ 278-51
Temporary protective custody.
§ 278-52
Release or delivery from protective custody.
§ 278-53
Temporary protective custody hearing.
§ 278-54
Filing a petition.
§ 278-55
Petition: jurisdiction, form, and content.
§ 278-56
Service and summons of the petition.
§ 278-57
Dismissal of petition.
§ 278-58
Initial appearance.
§ 278-59
Consent decree; continuance under supervision without judgment.
§ 278-60
Fact-finding hearing.
§ 278-61
Disposition report.
§ 278-62
Disposition.
§ 278-63
Permanency review hearings.
§ 278-64
Contempt.
Ch 278 Art IV
Suspension or Termination of Parent Child Relationship
§ 278-65
General provisions.
§ 278-66
Involuntary suspension or termination.
§ 278-67
Voluntary suspension or termination.
§ 278-68
Petition.
§ 278-69
Service; notice; waiver.
§ 278-70
Investigative report prior to disposition; contents.
§ 278-71
Hearings; general.
§ 278-72
Initial hearing.
§ 278-73
Fact-finding hearings;
§ 278-74
Disposition.
§ 278-75
Effect of Court order.
§ 278-76
Appeals of suspension or termination of parental rights.
Ch 278 Art V
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Provisions
§ 278-77
Application of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Tribal Court.
Ch 278 Art VI
Transfer of Jurisdiction
§ 278-78
General rule.
§ 278-79
Transfer of a case to Menominee Tribal Court.
§ 278-80
Transfer of a case from Menominee Tribal Court.
§ 278-81
through § 278-89. (Reserved)
Ch 278 Art VII
Guardianship
§ 278-90
Petition for guardianship.
§ 278-91
Types of guardianship.
§ 278-92
Guardianship of property.
§ 278-93
Permanent guardianship.
§ 278-94
Temporary guardianship.
§ 278-95
Who may file guardianship petition.
§ 278-96
Contents of guardianship petition.
§ 278-97
Guardianship report.
§ 278-98
Hearings.
§ 278-99
Management of property.
§ 278-100
Resignation of guardian.
§ 278-101
Termination of guardianship.
§ 278-102
Subsidized guardianships.
§ 278-103
through § 278-109. (Reserved)
Ch 278 Art VIII
Adoptions
§ 278-110
Purpose.
§ 278-111
Who may be adopted.
§ 278-112
Open adoptions.
§ 278-113
Closed adoptions.
§ 278-114
Consent to adoption; who shall consent.
§ 278-115
Execution of consent to adopt.
§ 278-116
Withdrawal of consent.
§ 278-117
Who may file an adoption petition.
§ 278-118
Contents of adoption petition.
§ 278-119
Service; notice.
§ 278-120
Investigation and reports.
§ 278-121
Adoption preferences.
§ 278-122
Hearing procedures.
§ 278-123
Adoption decree.
Ch 278 Art IX
Customary Adoption
§ 278-124
Customary adoption; general.
§ 278-125
Principles.
§ 278-126
Consent to customary adoption; who shall consent;
§ 278-127
Execution of consent to customary adoption.
§ 278-128
Withdrawal of consent.
§ 278-129
Who may file a customary adoption petition.
§ 278-130
Contents of customary adoption petition.
§ 278-131
Service; notice.
§ 278-132
Investigation and reports.
§ 278-133
Customary adoption preferences.
§ 278-134
Hearing procedures.
§ 278-135
Customary adoption decree.
Ch 278 Art X
Emancipation
§ 278-136
Requirements.
§ 278-137
Procedure for emancipation.
§ 278-138
(Reserved)
Ch 278 Art XI
Foster Care and Licensing
§ 278-139
Definition of "child."
§ 278-140
Child-placing agency.
§ 278-141
Licensing of foster homes; rates.
§ 278-142
Promulgation of foster home rules.
§ 278-143
Licensing of group homes; fees.
§ 278-144
Foster parent insurance and liability.
§ 278-145
Restrictions on placements.
§ 278-146
Placement of children in out-of-home care.
§ 278-147
Foster care payments.
§ 278-148
through § 278-159. (Reserved)
Ch 278 Art XII
Child Delinquency Proceedings
§ 278-160
Purpose.
§ 278-161
Definitions.
§ 278-162
Youth Services Department; responsibilities and duties.
§ 278-163
Basic rights.
§ 278-164
Jurisdiction.
§ 278-165
Interrogation.
§ 278-166
Investigation, preliminary assessment, and referrals.
§ 278-167
Taking in to temporary custody.
§ 278-168
Release or delivery from temporary custody.
§ 278-169
Adoption and safe families compliance.
§ 278-170
Least restrictive alternatives.
§ 278-171
No-contact orders — special considerations.
§ 278-172
Detention hearing required for detained child; Court determination and order.
§ 278-173
Commencement of proceedings by petition.
§ 278-174
Petition filing and dismissal.
§ 278-175
Petition; form and content; service.
§ 278-176
Deferred prosecution and diversion programs.
§ 278-177
Initial appearance/plea hearing.
§ 278-178
Consent decree.
§ 278-179
Transfer to Adult Court; hearing.
§ 278-180
Fact-finding hearings.
§ 278-181
Disposition report.
§ 278-182
Disposition.
§ 278-183
Damages to or destruction of property by child; parental liability; costs and attorney's fees; damages and restitution.
§ 278-184
Motor vehicle violations.
§ 278-185
Jeopardy.
§ 278-186
Admissibility of evidence.
§ 278-187
Sanctions.
§ 278-188
Non-criminal nature; non-admissibility.
§ 278-189
Trauma-informed practices.
Ch 278 Art XIII
Special Considerations
§ 278-190
Purpose.
§ 278-191
Rebuttable presumption.
§ 278-192
Findings.
Ch 278 Art XIV
Definitions
§ 278-193
Definitions.
Ch 278 Art XV
Effective Date and Other Provisions
§ 278-194
Severability.
§ 278-195
Repeal.
§ 278-196
Effective date.
Ch 281
Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Ch 285
Civil Disorderly Conduct
Ch 287
Conservation Code
Ch 290
Criminal Code
Ch 293
Cultural Resource Management Plan
Ch 306
Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 307
Industrial Hemp
Ch 310
Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Health Protection
Ch 321
Firearms
Ch 325
Fire Prevention
Ch 329
Fireworks
Ch 335
Food Handling
Ch 340
Forest Management and Development
Ch 347
Gaming
Ch 352
Grandparents Visitation Rights
Ch 354
Gravel, Sand and Fill Removal
Ch 361
Hazardous Materials
Ch 368
Health and Family
Ch 374
Hotels and Restaurants
Ch 395
Language and Culture Code
Ch 402
Library
Ch 409
Marriage
Ch 415
Mining
Ch 420
Professional Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
Ch 429
Noise
Ch 436
Occupational Safety and Health
Ch 444
Parks and Recreation
Ch 450
Probate
Ch 451
Transfer of Interest in Trust Land Upon Death
Ch 458
Property Address Numbering and Road Naming
Ch 465
Recycling
Ch 480
Rental Housing and Eviction Code
Ch 483
Seasonal Permits
Ch 490
Settlement
Ch 495
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 504
Solid Waste
Ch 510
Stalking
Ch 512
Surface Water
Ch 523
Trespassing
Ch 525
Tribal Lands
Ch 526
Tribal Leaders
Ch 529
Turkey Regulations
Ch 535
Victim Rights
Ch 546
Vehicles and Mobile Homes, Junked
Ch 550
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 562
Water
Part III: Land Use Legislation
Ch 594
Kenosha Trust Lands
Ch 600
Land Use and Natural Resource Plan
Ch 610
Land Use Assignments
Ch 615
Land Transfer Agent
Ch 625
Zoning
Part IV: Charters
Ch 630
Auto Service Center
Ch 637
College of the Menominee Nation
Ch 641
Community Development Corporation
Ch 650
Economic Affairs, Commission on
Ch 652
Economic Development Authority
Ch 656
Fuel Station
Ch 660
Gaming Authorities
Ch 663
Gaming Council Corporation
Ch 667
Gaming Venture Corporation
Ch 688
Menominee Business Venture
Ch 690
Menominee Payment Processing Company
Ch 692
Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Ch 704
Pharmaceuticals
Ch 715
Supermarket
Ch 723
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership
Ch 725
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership No. 2
Ch 727
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership No. 3
Ch 729
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership No. 4
Ch 730
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership No. 5
Ch 731
Tribal Housing Limited Partnership No. 6
Ch 740
Wolf River Development Company
Appendix
Ch A900
Detention Facility Policies and Procedures
Ch A910
Menominee Enterprises Plan
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 278
Children's Code
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the Menominee Indian Tribe
6-21-2018
by
Ord. No. 18-11
; amended in its entirety
7-16-2020
by
Ord. No. 20-16
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 278-1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 278-2
Courts, generally.
chevron_right
§ 278-3
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 278-4
Venue.
chevron_right
§ 278-5
Duty to report child abuse or neglect.
chevron_right
§ 278-6
Department of Family Services; responsibilities and duties.
chevron_right
§ 278-7
Law enforcement; responsibilities and duties.
chevron_right
§ 278-8
Prosecutor; responsibilities and duties.
chevron_right
§ 278-9
Guardian ad litem and other appointed persons.
chevron_right
§ 278-10
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 278-11
Court records; inspection.
chevron_right
§ 278-12
Court costs and expenses.
chevron_right
§ 278-13
Notice to interested parties for non-Menominee Indian child.
chevron_right
§ 278-14
Due process rights.
chevron_right
§ 278-15
Privilege against self-incrimination.
chevron_right
§ 278-16
Fingerprinting and photographs.
chevron_right
§ 278-17
Medical examinations.
chevron_right
§ 278-18
Parental responsibilities.
chevron_right
§ 278-19
General procedure.
chevron_right
§ 278-20
Continuance, days, extensions, and computing time.
chevron_right
§ 278-21
Service.
chevron_right
§ 278-22
Failure to appear.
chevron_right
§ 278-23
Placement preferences.
chevron_right
§ 278-24
Limitations on physical restraints.
chevron_right
§ 278-25
Trauma-informed practices.
chevron_right
§ 278-26
Netāēnawemākanak services ("all my relatives/family").
chevron_right
§ 278-27
Voluntary placement agreement.
chevron_right
§ 278-28
Parental power of attorney.
chevron_right
Article II
Child in Need of Protection and Services Proceedings
chevron_right
§ 278-29
Preliminary assessment for a child; jurisdiction over the child and family.
chevron_right
§ 278-30
Informal disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-31
Taking into physical custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-32
Release or delivery from physical custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-33
Temporary physical custody (TPC) hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-34
Placement.
chevron_right
§ 278-35
Filing of petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-36
Petition: jurisdiction, form, and content.
chevron_right
§ 278-37
Service of the petition and summons.
chevron_right
§ 278-38
Consent decree.
chevron_right
§ 278-39
Initial appearance.
chevron_right
§ 278-40
Fact-finding hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-41
Disposition report.
chevron_right
§ 278-42
Disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-43
Permanency review hearings.
chevron_right
§ 278-44
Expectant mother/unborn child.
chevron_right
§ 278-45
Surrender of infant.
chevron_right
§ 278-46
Waiver of privilege and immunity.
chevron_right
§ 278-47
Interlocutory disposition order in cases where service is made by publication; effect.
chevron_right
Article III
Juvenile in Need of Protection and Services Proceedings
chevron_right
§ 278-48
Preliminary assessment for a juvenile; jurisdiction over the child and family.
chevron_right
§ 278-49
Informal disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-50
Basic rights.
chevron_right
§ 278-51
Temporary protective custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-52
Release or delivery from protective custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-53
Temporary protective custody hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-54
Filing a petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-55
Petition: jurisdiction, form, and content.
chevron_right
§ 278-56
Service and summons of the petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-57
Dismissal of petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-58
Initial appearance.
chevron_right
§ 278-59
Consent decree; continuance under supervision without judgment.
chevron_right
§ 278-60
Fact-finding hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-61
Disposition report.
chevron_right
§ 278-62
Disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-63
Permanency review hearings.
chevron_right
§ 278-64
Contempt.
chevron_right
Article IV
Suspension or Termination of Parent Child Relationship
chevron_right
§ 278-65
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 278-66
Involuntary suspension or termination.
chevron_right
§ 278-67
Voluntary suspension or termination.
chevron_right
§ 278-68
Petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-69
Service; notice; waiver.
chevron_right
§ 278-70
Investigative report prior to disposition; contents.
chevron_right
§ 278-71
Hearings; general.
chevron_right
§ 278-72
Initial hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-73
Fact-finding hearings;
chevron_right
§ 278-74
Disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-75
Effect of Court order.
chevron_right
§ 278-76
Appeals of suspension or termination of parental rights.
chevron_right
Article V
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Provisions
chevron_right
§ 278-77
Application of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Tribal Court.
chevron_right
Article VI
Transfer of Jurisdiction
chevron_right
§ 278-78
General rule.
chevron_right
§ 278-79
Transfer of a case to Menominee Tribal Court.
chevron_right
§ 278-80
Transfer of a case from Menominee Tribal Court.
chevron_right
§ 278-81
through § 278-89. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article VII
Guardianship
chevron_right
§ 278-90
Petition for guardianship.
chevron_right
§ 278-91
Types of guardianship.
chevron_right
§ 278-92
Guardianship of property.
chevron_right
§ 278-93
Permanent guardianship.
chevron_right
§ 278-94
Temporary guardianship.
chevron_right
§ 278-95
Who may file guardianship petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-96
Contents of guardianship petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-97
Guardianship report.
chevron_right
§ 278-98
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 278-99
Management of property.
chevron_right
§ 278-100
Resignation of guardian.
chevron_right
§ 278-101
Termination of guardianship.
chevron_right
§ 278-102
Subsidized guardianships.
chevron_right
§ 278-103
through § 278-109. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article VIII
Adoptions
chevron_right
§ 278-110
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 278-111
Who may be adopted.
chevron_right
§ 278-112
Open adoptions.
chevron_right
§ 278-113
Closed adoptions.
chevron_right
§ 278-114
Consent to adoption; who shall consent.
chevron_right
§ 278-115
Execution of consent to adopt.
chevron_right
§ 278-116
Withdrawal of consent.
chevron_right
§ 278-117
Who may file an adoption petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-118
Contents of adoption petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-119
Service; notice.
chevron_right
§ 278-120
Investigation and reports.
chevron_right
§ 278-121
Adoption preferences.
chevron_right
§ 278-122
Hearing procedures.
chevron_right
§ 278-123
Adoption decree.
chevron_right
Article IX
Customary Adoption
chevron_right
§ 278-124
Customary adoption; general.
chevron_right
§ 278-125
Principles.
chevron_right
§ 278-126
Consent to customary adoption; who shall consent;
chevron_right
§ 278-127
Execution of consent to customary adoption.
chevron_right
§ 278-128
Withdrawal of consent.
chevron_right
§ 278-129
Who may file a customary adoption petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-130
Contents of customary adoption petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-131
Service; notice.
chevron_right
§ 278-132
Investigation and reports.
chevron_right
§ 278-133
Customary adoption preferences.
chevron_right
§ 278-134
Hearing procedures.
chevron_right
§ 278-135
Customary adoption decree.
chevron_right
Article X
Emancipation
chevron_right
§ 278-136
Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 278-137
Procedure for emancipation.
chevron_right
§ 278-138
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XI
Foster Care and Licensing
chevron_right
§ 278-139
Definition of "child."
chevron_right
§ 278-140
Child-placing agency.
chevron_right
§ 278-141
Licensing of foster homes; rates.
chevron_right
§ 278-142
Promulgation of foster home rules.
chevron_right
§ 278-143
Licensing of group homes; fees.
chevron_right
§ 278-144
Foster parent insurance and liability.
chevron_right
§ 278-145
Restrictions on placements.
chevron_right
§ 278-146
Placement of children in out-of-home care.
chevron_right
§ 278-147
Foster care payments.
chevron_right
§ 278-148
through § 278-159. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XII
Child Delinquency Proceedings
chevron_right
§ 278-160
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 278-161
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 278-162
Youth Services Department; responsibilities and duties.
chevron_right
§ 278-163
Basic rights.
chevron_right
§ 278-164
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 278-165
Interrogation.
chevron_right
§ 278-166
Investigation, preliminary assessment, and referrals.
chevron_right
§ 278-167
Taking in to temporary custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-168
Release or delivery from temporary custody.
chevron_right
§ 278-169
Adoption and safe families compliance.
chevron_right
§ 278-170
Least restrictive alternatives.
chevron_right
§ 278-171
No-contact orders — special considerations.
chevron_right
§ 278-172
Detention hearing required for detained child; Court determination and order.
chevron_right
§ 278-173
Commencement of proceedings by petition.
chevron_right
§ 278-174
Petition filing and dismissal.
chevron_right
§ 278-175
Petition; form and content; service.
chevron_right
§ 278-176
Deferred prosecution and diversion programs.
chevron_right
§ 278-177
Initial appearance/plea hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-178
Consent decree.
chevron_right
§ 278-179
Transfer to Adult Court; hearing.
chevron_right
§ 278-180
Fact-finding hearings.
chevron_right
§ 278-181
Disposition report.
chevron_right
§ 278-182
Disposition.
chevron_right
§ 278-183
Damages to or destruction of property by child; parental liability; costs and attorney's fees; damages and restitution.
chevron_right
§ 278-184
Motor vehicle violations.
chevron_right
§ 278-185
Jeopardy.
chevron_right
§ 278-186
Admissibility of evidence.
chevron_right
§ 278-187
Sanctions.
chevron_right
§ 278-188
Non-criminal nature; non-admissibility.
chevron_right
§ 278-189
Trauma-informed practices.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Special Considerations
chevron_right
§ 278-190
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 278-191
Rebuttable presumption.
chevron_right
§ 278-192
Findings.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Definitions
chevron_right
§ 278-193
Definitions.
chevron_right
Article XV
Effective Date and Other Provisions
chevron_right
§ 278-194
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 278-195
Repeal.
chevron_right
§ 278-196
Effective date.
chevron_right