CHAPTER 5-1
GENERAL

5-1-1 General Provisions.

These provisions and rules shall be known as the Prairie Band of Potawatomi’s Code of Appellate Procedure. These rules shall govern the procedure in appeals to the Court of Appeals from the Tribal Courts, and other relief which the Court of Appeals is competent to give. These rules shall not be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals as may be established by other tribal laws, and all provisions of these rules shall be subject to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians.

5-1-2 Suspension and Revision of Rules.

In the interest of expediting decisions, administering justice, and the efficient functioning of the Court, the Court of Appeals may amend or suspend, for good cause shown, any provision of these rules. Any amendment of these rules shall not be effective until it has been filed for a period of sixty (60) days.

5-1-3 Discretionary Authority.

Where no procedures are provided in these rules or other statutes of the Tribe. The Court of Appeals may proceed to exercise its functions in any lawful manner.