A case shall be set for trial within ninety (90) days of the date on which a plea is entered to the charge unless:
(a) 
Waived by the defendant in writing or in open court, or
(b) 
A longer time is requested by the defendant in writing or in open court, or
(c) 
The court continues the case upon motion of a party or on its own motion, when required in the administration of justice and the defendant will not be substantially prejudiced in the presentation of the defense, or
(d) 
The defendant fails to appear at the time and date for any mandatory court appearance.
(e) 
The defendant is in custody on the charge, in which case the trial shall be set within 60 days.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code. Res. 00 A 44, 6/12/2000 amended this section to increase the time to 90 days with specific exceptions set forth; Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984, amended this section to increase the permissible time to forty-five (45) days.)
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe shall prosecute the charge by presenting evidence against the defendant. In prosecuting a case the Tribe may be represented by a spokesperson of its choice.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code.)
The Tribe must prove each element of the offense charged beyond a reasonable doubt.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code.)
All accused persons shall be guaranteed all civil rights secured by the “Indian Civil Rights Act”, United States Code Title 25 Sections 1301 - 1303 as it may be amended from time to time and as interpreted by the Community Court.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code. Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984, amended this section adding “as interpreted by the Community Court.”)
All applicable procedures in Titles 1 and 4 of this code will be followed in any criminal action. The following civil sections shall apply in criminal actions: 3.06.04 Evidence; 3.06.05 Applicable Law.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code.)
Request for a jury trial may be made by oral demand in open court or by filing a written demand with the Clerk of the Court. In no case shall a request be made less than two weeks before the trial date.
(Port Gamble S’Klallam Law and Order Code. Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984, amended this section to allow two (2) weeks before trial.)