Cite as: 12 CNCA § 512

A. Any of the following persons may seek relief under this chapter by filing a civil petition with the Court alleging that interpersonal or domestic violence has been committed by the respondent. The person may petition for relief on behalf of any victim including minors within the family or household members:

1. Any person claiming to be the victim of recent domestic violence;

2. Any family member or household member of a person claimed to be the victim of domestic violence on behalf of the alleged victim;

3. A police officer;

4. A victim advocate; and/or

5. The Tribal Prosecutor.

B. There is no minimum requirement of residency to petition for a protective order.

Historical Data

LA 33–05, eff. November 12, 2005.