Title 23
Eminent Domain

23-1 NECESSITY OF EMINENT DOMAIN

23-1-1    Power to Condemn.

23-1-2    Definitions.

23-1-3    Purposes for which Eminent Domain may be exercised.

23-1-4    Property subject to Condemnation.

23-1-5    Prerequisites to Taking Property by Condemnation.

23-2 PROCEDURES FOR CONDEMNATION.

23-2-1    Necessity Established by Tribal Council

23-2-2    Right to Enter and Survey Property.

23-2-3    Filing Petition.

23-2-4    Finding of Necessity; Order Appointing Appraisers; Duties; Appeals.

23-2-5    Appraisers’ Oath, Instructions, Reports and Notification to Nation; Notice to Interested Persons by Nation; Fees and Expenses.

23-2-6    Compensation Required for Taking And Damage.

23-2-7    View of Lands by Appraisers and Filing of Report.

23-2-8    Payment of Award and Vesting of Rights; Abandonment.

23-2-9    Appeal from Award; Notice to Parties Affected.

23-2-10    Trial on Appeal; Attorney Fees.

23-2-11    Appeal from Award; Notice; Withdrawal of Payment.

23-2-12    Final Judgment on Appeal.

23-2-13    Dispute as to Division of Award or Judgment.