TCT.5.3.060 Appellate Briefs

(a) The Petitioner shall file and serve an opening brief within forty-five (45) days of the Agency's submission of the Administrative Record or within forty-five (45) days after the Tribal Court grants a Petition, whichever is later, unless otherwise indicated by the Scheduling Order.

(b) Any response shall be filed and served within thirty (30) days of service of the Petitioner's opening brief, or as indicated by the Scheduling Order.

(c) The Petitioner shall file any reply within fifteen (15) days of service of Respondent's brief, or as otherwise indicated by the Scheduling Order.

(d) All briefs shall contain:

(1) a caption page,

(2) an introduction including a statement of the case and stating the issues presented by the administrative appeal,

(3) a procedural background including an explanation of the Final Agency Action on administrative appeal,

(4) a factual background limited to the issues presented by the administrative appeal,

(5) an argument that is supported by the Administrative Record and authority,

(6) a conclusion specifying the precise relief sought.

(e) Amicus Briefs are not allowed.