Tribal and State Court Affairs Committee Meeting

Scheduled on Thursday, July 14, 2005 @ 6:00 PM

6:00 p.m.   Dinner Meeting

9:30 a.m.   Call to Order
     Introductions

9:35 a.m.   Overview of the Operation of the Spirit Lake Tribal Court

 -Chief Judge Deborah DuBray

10:00 a.m.   Law Enforcement Perspectives on the Impact of and Response to Methamphetamine

 -Comments from tribal, county, and state law enforcement

10:45 a.m   Child Support Enforcement - Cont'd Discussion

 -Remaining Issues
 -Discussion of Rolette Co. Social Services Bd v. B.E., 2005 ND 101 - Attachments B and C (July 8, 2005) [state courts have concurrent subject-matter jurisdiction with tribal courts to determine support obligation against enrolled Indian (parentage not an issue and parent against whom support is sought does not resided on reservation)]

12 noon   Lunch

12:45 p.m.   Rule 7.2, ND Rules of Court, Regarding Recognition of Tribal Court Orders and Judgments - Attachment D (July 8, 2005)

 -Staff review of background information concerning Rule as proposed and adopted
 -Discussion of possible changes to Rule:
 - Application to orders (which orders, under which circumstances)?
 - Explicitly limit Rule to money judgments?
 - Replace statutory references with general statements concerning notice of filing, stays, and fee?

1:30 p.m. Future Issues and Projects for Committee Consideration

 -Topics for September 15-16 Meeting (NewTown)

2:00 p.m.   Adjourn