TCT.3.3.020 Acceptance of an Appeal

The only review of a Tribal Court order or judgment shall be an appeal to the Lac Courte Oreilles Court of Appeals, as provided in this Code. For all appeals, the Attorney Judge of the Court of Appeals shall conduct a preliminary review of the record on appeal and determine whether the appeal presents an error of law or fact, which may warrant reversal or remand, based upon application of the standard of review stated in Section TCT.3.4.050. The Attorney Judge may request additional information before any decision is made including, but not limited to, written briefs and/or a hearing. If the Attorney Judge determines that no such error or omission exits, the Attorney Judge shall explain the grounds for dismissal in a written decision. If the Attorney Judge determines that such an issue may exist, the appeal shall be forwarded to the full three- Judge panel which includes the Attorney Judge for a decision.