CHAPTER 409

SUBPOENA

409.01                         When and How Issued

A subpoena may be issued in a criminal proceeding for the attendance of a witness at a hearing or trial before the Court, or it may also command the person to whom it is directed to produce the books, papers, documents or other objects designated therein. The subpoena shall be signed by the Clerk of Court under the seal of the Court. The subpoena shall command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony at the time and place specified in the subpoena or to produce the books, papers, documents or other objects designated therein. The subpoena shall bear the signature of a judge of the Court.

409.02                         Service

A Subpoena may be served by any person, eighteen (18) years or older, upon the person named in the subpoena by delivering a copy thereof to such person and shall provide proof of service..

(Section 409.02 amended to Tribal Code by Resolution No. 167-95, dated August 8, 1995)

409.03                         Contempt

Failure to obey a subpoena without adequate excuse is a contempt of court.