§ 4-205 Certified questions.
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In cases before the Tribal Court where an issue arises as to the customs and traditions of the Tribe, the Chief Judge may certify questions for the Traditional Court’s review.
A. The Court Clerk shall deliver the certified questions to the members of the Traditional Court.
B. The Traditional Court may meet and confer regarding the questions as appropriate and provide a written answer or guidance to the certified question.
C. The Spokesperson shall deliver the written answer to the Court Clerk, who shall file it with the Tribal Court and provide the answer to the Chief Judge. (Res. 2022-24 (Exh. A))