DMR.4.3.060 Sanctions Related to the Investigation and Retaliation

(a) No person shall interfere intentionally with a lawful investigation of suspected elder or vulnerable adult abuse.

(b) No person shall retaliate by any means against any person who has made a good faith report of suspected abuse or who cooperates with an investigation of suspected abuse.

(c) Any person who violates subsections (1) or (2) of this section shall be enjoined from such activity and shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per occurrence and may result in the loss of tribal privileges. If a tribal employee violates subsections (1) or (2) of this section, he/she shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as allowed by the Tribe's personnel policies and procedures. The penalty shall be assessed by the Tribal Court only after petition, notice, the opportunity to be heard, and a determination that either interference or retaliation as set out in this section occurred.