Cite as: 20 CNCA § 57

A. The Justices shall have authority to adopt rules of pleading, practice and procedure applicable to any or all proceedings in the Supreme Court of Cherokee Nation. In addition, they may adopt uniform rules for the admission of evidence and may require the use of standard forms for pleadings, motions and other papers filed in the Supreme Court by litigants, as well as for judgments, writs, and court orders.

B. Any rule adopted by the Justices shall be transmitted to the Council, directing the codification of such rule.

C. No rule adopted by the Justices shall be effective until approved under procedures adopted by the Justices and transmitted to the Council.

Historical Data

LA 12–85, eff. August 12, 1985. Amended LA 29–07, eff. October 1, 2007.