Cite as: 10 CNCA § 107

When the paternity petition is filed, the Court shall order the defendant to appear and show cause why the Court should not determine him to be the father. If the defendant fails to appear, the Court shall upon the findings of the Judge enter an order determining paternity. If the defendant appears and does not admit paternity, then the Court shall enter at that time an order directing genetic testing to determine paternity. No finding of paternity shall be made by the Court unless service has been made upon the named defendant(s) in accordance with the laws of Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 11–05, eff. March 21, 2005.