TCT.2.4.010 Selection of Judges and Magistrates

(a) The Tribal Governing Board shall appoint a Chief Judge, and may appoint such Associate Judges and Magistrates, upon such terms and conditions as are determined by the Tribal Governing Board. The judges and magistrates of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court shall be selected by a majority vote of the Tribal Governing Board at a meeting in which a quorum is present.

(b) No person shall be eligible for selection as a judge or magistrate unless he or she is:

(1) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Is of good moral character and integrity;

(3) Has never been convicted of a felony;

(4) Has not been convicted within the last twelve (12) months of a misdemeanor or an ordinance adopting state criminal law;

(5) Is capable of preparing opinions and orders and conducting hearings incident to the office of judge or magistrate;

(6) Has demonstrated knowledge of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Code of Law and understandings as necessary of applicable federal and state laws.

(7) No individual may serve as judge or magistrate while serving as a member of the Tribal Governing Board or as a tribal law enforcement officer.

(c) The Tribal Governing Board may also select pro tempore judges as it deems advisable to perform any of the duties of the Tribal Judge.