[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
There shall exist a civil action known as a "Petition for a Personal Protection Order."
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
(a) 
A petition may be filed in any of the following circumstances:
(1) 
The petitioner resides or is domiciled within the six-county service area;
(2) 
The respondent resides or is domiciled within the six-county service area;
(3) 
The alleged act of domestic violence occurred within the six-county service area;
(4) 
A communication that allegedly constitutes domestic violence was either transmitted or received within the six-county service area.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
A petition for an order of protection may be filed regardless of whether other court proceedings between the parties have been filed or criminal charges have been filed against the alleged abuser.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
(a) 
Any one of the following may file a petition for an order of protection on behalf of a victim of domestic violence or stalking:
(1) 
Any person who alleges that he or she has been the victim of domestic violence or stalking;
(2) 
A family or household member, or a next friend, on behalf of a victim under the age of 18 years;
(3) 
A family or household member, or next friend, on behalf of a victim who is prevented from doing so by hospitalization, by physical or mental disability, or by fear;
(4) 
Family Services Department on behalf of a victim;
(5) 
The Tribal Prosecutor.
(b) 
Family household members, including adults, may file a joint petition; provided, all adults included in the petition sign the petition.
(c) 
Persons under the age of 18 must have a parent, guardian, or next friend file the petition unless the parent or guardian is the alleged abuser or unless the youth is emancipated. If the parent or guardian is the alleged abuser, an adult relative or friend may file on behalf of the youth. If the youth is emancipated, the youth may file on his or her own behalf.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
(a) 
A petition for an order of protection shall include the following information:
(1) 
The name and address where the petitioner would like to receive notices from the court;
(2) 
An allegation that domestic violence or stalking has taken place;
(3) 
The names, ages, and tribal status of all persons known to the petitioner to be in need of protection;
(4) 
The name, age, tribal status and address of the alleged abuser, and his or her relationship to each victim;
(5) 
A signed statement or separate affidavit filed with the petition stating in the petitioner's own words the specific facts and circumstances of the alleged domestic violence, including whether the petitioner believes that he or she is in danger of further domestic violence;
(6) 
A statement listing each known civil or criminal action or proceeding, past and present, involving both parties or the custodial or residential placement of a child of the parties; the court of record for each action or proceeding; and any identifying information which may enable the court to access the court records regarding those proceedings.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
A petitioner may omit his or her address from the petition and any other documents filed with the court. If such information is omitted, and is determined by the court to be needed to advance the proceedings, the court may order that disclosure be made orally and in chambers, out of the presence of the respondent. If the court orders disclosure, the information shall be kept under seal.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
A petition for an order of protection shall be filed with the Court Clerk. There shall be no fee for filing the petition.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
(a) 
When the court finds probable cause to believe that there is a danger of domestic violence to the petitioner, based on an allegation that domestic violence has occurred or is about to occur, the court may enter a temporary order of protection on an ex-parte basis, without notice to the respondent, pending a full hearing.
(b) 
A temporary order may be issued by telephone or fax. A telephone order shall be followed by a written order from the Tribal Judge mailed or faxed within three working days from the date of the telephone order.
(c) 
Following entry of a temporary order of protection, the court shall:
(1) 
Set a date for a hearing on the petition for an order of protection in accordance with this section.
(2) 
Cause the order to be delivered to the GTB Tribal Police Department for enforcement purposes and for service upon the respondent.
(3) 
Transmit a copy of the order to any additional appropriate law enforcement or other agency designated by the petitioner.
(d) 
If a hearing is not held within the time required by § 352, the temporary order shall expire unless it is re-issued by the court for good cause.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
Upon receipt of a petition for an order of protection, the court shall set a date for hearing to be held within 15 days or at the next scheduled court date for civil cases, whichever is earlier.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
(a) 
A petition, notice of hearing, and temporary order of protection issued pursuant to this subsection shall be served on the respondent at least 72 hours before the hearing. If service has not been made within 72 hours of the hearing, the court may set a new hearing date and re-issue a temporary order of protection as appropriate.
(b) 
Service may be made by tribal law enforcement or by any officer of the court by handing a copy to the respondent.
(c) 
If, after a diligent effort has been made to personally serve the respondent, personal service cannot be made, the court may order that the respondent be served by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such service is complete upon delivery of the mail.
(d) 
If the certified mail is returned with a notation by postal authorities that the respondent refused to accept the mail, or that the mail was unclaimed, the court may order that the respondent be served by mailing a copy by first class mail to the respondent at his or her last and best known address. Service by first class mail is deemed effective three days after mailing.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
(a) 
Upon and after hearing, if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that domestic violence or stalking has occurred or is likely to occur in the future, the court may issue an order of protection containing provisions:
(1) 
Prohibiting the respondent from committing or threatening to commit acts of domestic violence against the petitioner or the petitioner's family or household members.
(2) 
Prohibiting the respondent from contacting, harassing, annoying, telephoning, or otherwise communicating with the petitioner, the petitioner's family or household members, directly or indirectly, through friends, relatives or co-workers.
(3) 
Requiring the respondent to vacate, or stay away from, the petitioner's residence, even if it is a shared residence or principally owned by the respondent.
(4) 
Requiring the respondent to stay away from any well-defined geographic area, including, but not limited to, a residence, workplace, school or daycare of the petitioner or the petitioner's family or household members.
(5) 
Prohibiting the respondent from possessing or using any firearm or other weapon specified by the court, and ordering the respondent to turn such weapons over to law enforcement for safekeeping. In exercising its discretion, the court shall give due consideration to 14 GTBC Chapter 7.
(6) 
Establishing possession of the parties' residence and use of vehicles or other essential personal effects, regardless of ownership, and directing law enforcement to accompany the petitioner to the residence of the parties to ensure that the petitioner is safely restored to the possession of the residence, vehicle, and other personal effects or to supervise the petitioner's or respondent's removal of personal belongings.
(7) 
Prohibiting the destruction, liquidation or disposal of any and all joint assets or property and any and all specific assets and property of the petitioner.
(8) 
Granting temporary custody of any minor children to the petitioner and/or establishing visitation rights. Any temporary custody order shall provide for child support and temporary support of the person having custody of the children in amounts deemed proper by the court.
(9) 
Ordering the respondent to timely pay any exiting debts of the respondent, including mortgage or rental payment necessary to maintain the petitioner in his/her residence.
(10) 
Ordering the respondent to pay for the support of the petitioner and any minor children if the respondent is found to have a duty to support the petitioner or minor children.
(11) 
Ordering the respondent to reimburse the petitioner for any expenses associated with the domestic violence incident, including, but not limited to, medical expenses, counseling, shelter, repair or replacement of damaged property, court costs and attorney fees.
(12) 
Ordering the respondent to attend and successfully complete one or more programs, including but not limited to, a domestic violence perpetrator program, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and parenting classes, and to execute all forms and releases that are necessary for the court to be kept apprised of the defendant's compliance with the court's order.
(13) 
Any other order the court believes is reasonably necessary to protect and ensure the safety of the alleged victim or family or household member.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
(a) 
All orders of protection not received in court shall be served by law enforcement on the respondent by delivering a copy personally to the respondent.
(b) 
The clerk of the court shall have a copy of any order issued under this chapter forwarded on or before the next judicial day to law enforcement for service upon the respondent. Service of an order under this chapter shall take precedence over the service of other documents, unless they are of similar emergency nature.
(c) 
If law enforcement cannot complete service on the respondent within 10 days, the petitioner shall be notified. The petitioner shall provide information sufficient to permit notification if possible.
(d) 
If the order entered by the court recites that the respondent appeared in person before the court, the necessity for further service is waived and proof of service of that order is not necessary.
(e) 
Any person who serves an order of protection upon a respondent shall file an affidavit with the court stating the date, time, place, and manner of service, and any other facts necessary for the court to determine if service has been made.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
(a) 
An order of protection shall remain in effect for a period of two years unless it is terminated or modified by the court prior to that time. The court may make an order of protection for a longer period of time or may make a permanent order of protection if the court determines that it is necessary for the protection of the victim and the victim's family.
(b) 
A petitioner may file a written motion to renew an order of protection at any time within three months prior to the expiration of the order. The motion shall be supported by a declaration stating why the petitioner believes the order should be renewed. The motion shall be served and a hearing scheduled and conducted according to the procedures set forth in this chapter.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007.]
(a) 
A temporary modification may be made ex-parte upon a showing of immediate danger to the petitioner or a member of the petitioner's family or household. However, an order of protection shall not be dismissed until the following has been completed:
(1) 
The petitioner will attend a protection order dismissal session at the local Women's Resource Center or other agency providing this service; and
(2) 
A full court hearing is held and the request to dismiss the protection order is determined by the Judge.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
(a) 
A respondent may request a modification of an order of protection if the order either:
(1) 
Removes the respondent from a residence that he or she owns;
(2) 
Requires the respondent to stay away from a specific residence, school, place of employment or other location;
(3) 
Grants the petitioner possession and use of automobile and other essential personal effects;
(4) 
Grants the petitioner temporary custody of a child or children;
(5) 
Provides or denies the respondent visitation with his or her minor child or children;
(6) 
Requires the respondent to make payments to the petitioner, the court or another party.
(b) 
Upon receiving the respondent's request, the court shall set a hearing date as soon as practicable, but in no event later that 15 days after the next day on which court is in session following the filing of respondent's request. Notice of the request for modification and the hearing date shall be served on the petitioner in accordance with § 355.
(c) 
At the hearing, the court shall consider whether any less-restrictive alternatives may be appropriate under the circumstances. The court may modify the order where the order works an unreasonable hardship upon the respondent, provided that the safety of the victim and any family or household member remains the primary consideration.
[History: Tribal Act #07-25.1862, enacted by Tribal Council on December 19, 2007; and amended by Tribal Council motion at a Tribal Council Special Session on October 31, 2018.]
Consistent with federal law codified at 18 U.S.C. § 2265, Michigan Court Rule 2.615, the Enforcement of Tribal Judgments, and Chapter X of the GTB Court Rules, the courts of the Grand Traverse Band shall honor and enforce domestic violence protection orders issued by other jurisdictions, including tribal, federal and state courts. Chapter X of the Tribal Court Rules obligates the Tribal Court to grant full faith and credit to judgments of other tribal courts, Michigan courts, and federal courts. The Tribe finds that federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 2265, requires state and tribal courts to honor protection orders entered by each court. Moreover, MCR 2.615 (Enforcement of Tribal Judgments) provides that judgments, decrees, orders, warrants, subpoenas, records, and other judicial acts are recognized by all state courts of Michigan.