1.12.060 Motion to Suppress Evidence

A defendant has the right to file with the Tribal Court a motion to suppress evidence which he contends has been obtained from him in an unlawful manner. The evidence in question may be either tangible or intangible item(s). If the Tribal Court is satisfied that the evidence has been unlawfully obtained, it shall order the evidence suppressed. If the Tribal Court decides that the evidence was lawfully obtained, the evidence may be used against the defendant if it is otherwise admissible. Unless otherwise ordered or agreed, motions must be filed and served at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing. All papers opposing the motion must be filed or served at least five (5) calendar days and all reply papers at least two (2) court days before the date for hearing.