TCT.5.3.040 Scheduling Conference; Scheduling Order

(a) At any time after a Petition is filed, the Tribal Court shall hold a scheduling conference. At any such conference, any unrepresented Party shall appear in person, and at least one attorney or lay advocate shall appear in person for any Party who has representation.

(b) After consultation, the court shall issue a scheduling order including such of the following as are applicable to the circumstances and complexity of the case:

(1) The time for when any responses to the Petition shall be filed, if one has not already been filed;

(2) The deadlines for any motions to be filed and heard, closing the record, and briefing;

(3) The date for oral argument and the time allowed to each party for oral argument;

(4) The deadlines for post oral argument briefing, if any;

(5) Any other matters governing the conduct of the case that the court deems appropriate.

(6) The Tribal Court may from time to time thereafter amend the order.