# CRIMINAL OFFENSES ACT (2013)

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## Text

CRIMINAL OFFENSES ACT

CHAPTER ONE: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY ................................................................. 14
Section 101
Arson in the First Degree.....................................................................................
Section 102
Arson in the Second Degree ................................................................................
Section 103
Arson in the Third Degree ...................................................................................
Section 104
Criminal Mischief ................................................................................................
Section 105
Litter from Vehicle; Flaming and Glowing Substances; Burn Bans ...................
Section 106
Dumping Trash on Public or Private Property Without Consent; Flaming and
Glowing Substances.............................................................................................
Section 107
Bombs and Explosives; Foul, Poisonous, Offensive or Injurious Substances;
Threats .................................................................................................................
Section 108
Malicious Mischief To Government Property or Contracts.............................
Section 109
Trees Cut or Injured..........................................................................................
Section 110
Burglary ...............................................................................................................
Section 111
Breaking and Entering .........................................................................................
Section 112
Criminal Trespass ................................................................................................
Section 113
Defacing or Injuring House of Worship ..............................................................
Section 114
Theft Or Receipt Of Stolen Mail......................................................................
Section 115
Destruction Of Letter Boxes Or Mail ..................................................................
Section 116
Obstruction Of Mails ...........................................................................................
Section 117
Obstruction Of Correspondence ..........................................................................
Section 118
Reserved ..............................................................................................................
Section 119
Blackmail .............................................................................................................
Section 120
Larceny ................................................................................................................
Section 121
Extortion ..............................................................................................................
Section 122
False Pretenses .....................................................................................................
Section 123
Embezzlement .....................................................................................................
Section 124
Receiving Stolen Property ...................................................................................
Section 125
Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid or Delivered By Mistake ..................................
Section 126
Theft of Services ..................................................................................................
Section 127
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle ............................................................................
Section 128
Embezzlement And Theft From Indian Tribal Organizations .............................
Section 129
Theft From Gaming Establishments On Indian Lands ........................................

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Short Title.............................................................................................................10
Application ..............................................................................................................
C.F.R. Not Applicable .............................................................................................
Civil and Criminal Immunity for Persons Aiding Police Officers.........................
Construction and Interpretation.............................................................................
Definitions..............................................................................................................
Rehabilitative, Restorative and Remedial Sanctions Authorized........................
Criminal Forfeiture Authorized ..............................................................................
Conduct On Tribal Property: Certain Conduct Regulated, Prohibited.................

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Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9

CHAPTER 2: CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS .......................................................................... 37
Section 201
Assault in the First Degree ..................................................................................
Section 202
Assault in the Second Degree ..............................................................................
Section 203
Mayhem ...............................................................................................................
Section 204
Verbal or Written Assault ....................................................................................
Section 205
Verbal Abuse by a Caretaker ...............................................................................
Section 206
Omission to Provide for a Child ..........................................................................
Section 207
Child Endangerment ............................................................................................
Section 208
Child Neglect .......................................................................................................
Section 209
Failure To Provide Support .................................................................................
Section 210
Truancy ................................................................................................................

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Section 131
Section 132
Section 133
Section 134
Section 135
Section 136
Section 137
Section 138
Section 139
Section 140
Section 141
Section 142
Section 143
Section 144
Section 145
Section 146
Section 147
Section 148
Section 149
Section 150
Section 151
Section 152
Section 153
Section 154
Section 155
Section 156
Section 157
Section 158
Section 159
Section 160
Section 161
Section 162

Theft By Officers Or Employees Of Gaming Establishments On Indian Lands
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Offenses Relating To Stamps ..............................................................................
Unauthorized Use or Sale of Stamps ...................................................................
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Forgery.................................................................................................................
Criminal Simulation ............................................................................................
Fraudulent Handling of Recordable Instruments.................................................
Tampering With Records.....................................................................................
Bad Checks ..........................................................................................................
Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card ..........................................................................
Fraudulently Obtaining Personal Identity of Other Persons ................................
Defrauding Casinos, Hotels, Inns, Restaurants, Apartments, etc. .......................
Unlawful Procurement of Electronic, Telephone or Utility Services ..................
False Statements Made as Basis of Imposing Tax or Assessment ......................
Reserved ..............................................................................................................
Deceptive Business Practices ..............................................................................
Defrauding Creditors ...........................................................................................
Securing Execution of Documents by Deception ................................................
Criminal Usury ....................................................................................................
Unlawful Dealing with Property by a Fiduciary .................................................
Making a False Credit Report...........................................................................
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Section 130

CHAPTER THREE: INCHOATE CRIMES ............................................................................... 52
Section 301
Attempt ................................................................................................................
Section 302
Criminal Conspiracy ............................................................................................
Section 303
Solicitation...........................................................................................................

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Homicide in the First Degree...............................................................................
Homicide in the Second Degree ..........................................................................
Causing a Suicide ................................................................................................
Aiding or Soliciting a Suicide .............................................................................
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Kidnapping ..........................................................................................................
False Imprisonment .............................................................................................
Custodial Interference..........................................................................................
Criminal Coercion ...............................................................................................
Pointing Weapons at Others ................................................................................
Assault On Process Server ...................................................................................
Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees ....................
Resistance To Extradition Agent .........................................................................
Reserved ..............................................................................................................
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Rape in the First Degree ......................................................................................
Rape in the Second Degree ..................................................................................
Deviate Sexual Intercourse ..................................................................................
Sexual Assault .....................................................................................................
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Robbery...............................................................................................................
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Section 211
Section 212
Section 213
Section 214
Section 215
Section 216
Section 217
Section 218
Section 219
Section 220
Section 221
Section 222
Section 223
Section 224
Section 225
Section 226
Section 227
Section 228
Section 229
Section 230
Section 231
Section 232
Section 233
Section 234
Section 235
Section 236
Section 237
Section 238
Section 239
Section 240
Section 241
Section 242
Section 243
Section 244
Section 245
Section 246
Section 247
Section 248
Section 249
Section 250
Section 251

CHAPTER FOUR: CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE .................................................... 54
Section 401
Bribery .................................................................................................................
Section 402
Improper Influence in Official Matters ...............................................................
Section 403
Retaliation for Past Official Action .....................................................................
Section 404
Improper Gifts to Public Servants .......................................................................
Section 405
Unofficial Misconduct .........................................................................................
Section 406
Oppression in Office ............................................................................................
Section 407
Misusing Public Money .......................................................................................
Section 408
Perjury in the First Degree...................................................................................
Section 409
Perjury in the Second Degree ..............................................................................
Section 410
Tampering with Witnesses ..................................................................................
Section 411
Tampering with Evidence ....................................................................................
Section 412
Tampering With Public Records .........................................................................
Section 413
Impersonating a Public Servant; Impersonating a Police Officer .......................
Section 414
Obstructing Governmental Function ...................................................................
Section 415
Willfully Disturbing, Interfering With or Disrupting Tribal Business, Agency
or Department Operations, or Employees ...........................................................
Section 416
Prevention of Legislative Meetings; Disturbing Legislative Proceedings;
Refusal to Leave; Forceful or Fraudulent Adjournment......................................
Section 417
Advocating or Teaching Necessity, Etc., of Crime, Criminal Syndicalism or
Sabotage; Printing, Publishing, Etc., Books, Pamphlets, Etc.; Organizing or
Becoming Member of Society or Assembly; Criminal Syndicalism Defined;
Sabotage Defined .................................................................................................
Section 418
Public Officer Making False Certificate or Writing ............................................
Section 419
Fraudulent Alteration of Bill or Resolution .........................................................
Section 420
Acceptance of Emolument, Gratuity, Reward or Unearned Fees........................
Section 421
Gratuity or Reward for Appointment ..................................................................
Section 422
Conviction of Legislator Requires Forfeiture of Office ......................................
Section 423
Personal Interest of Official in Transaction .........................................................
Section 424
Offenses By Officers And Employees .................................................................
Section 425
Failure to Obey an Officer ...................................................................................
Section 426
False Arrest ..........................................................................................................
Section 427
Refusing to Aid an Officer ..................................................................................
Section 428
Obstructing Justice ..............................................................................................
Section 429
Providing Contraband ..........................................................................................

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Section 304
Section 305
Section 306
Section 307
Section 308
Section 309
Section 310
Section 311
Section 312
Section 313

CHAPTER FIVE: CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE ...... 80
Section 501
Rioting .................................................................................................................
Section 502
Failure to Disperse ...............................................................................................
Section 503
Disorderly Conduct..............................................................................................
Section 504
Harassment ..........................................................................................................
Section 505
Public Nuisance ...................................................................................................
Section 506
Disrupting a Public or Religious Assembly ........................................................
Section 507
Weapons Offense .................................................................................................
Section 508
Aggravated Weapons Offense .............................................................................
Section 509
Dangerous Devices ..............................................................................................

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Resisting Lawful Arrest .......................................................................................
Escape ..................................................................................................................
Bail Jumping ........................................................................................................
Failure to Obey a Lawful Order of the Court ......................................................
Unlawful Return of Banished Persons.................................................................
Aiding Return of Banished Persons.....................................................................
Tampering With A Witness, Victim, Or An Informant .......................................
Unlawful Use of License or Identification Card .................................................
Attempt To Evade Or Defeat Tax........................................................................
Willful Failure To File Return, Supply Information, Or Pay Tax Or Fee ...........
False Alarms ........................................................................................................
Doing Business Without A License.....................................................................
Tampering With Public Property .........................................................................
Injuring Public Property ......................................................................................
Abuse of Office ...................................................................................................
Fraud and False Statements .................................................................................
Fraudulent Returns, Statements, Or Other Documents .......................................
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Compensation for Past Official Behavior ............................................................
Official Unlawful Action .....................................................................................
Special Influence..................................................................................................
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Section 434
Section 435
Section 436
Section 437
Section 438
Section 439
Section 440
Section 441
Section 442
Section 443
Section 444
Section 445
Section 446
Section 447
Section 448
Section 449
Section 450
Section 451
Section 452
Section 453
Section 454
Section 455
Section 456
Section 457
Section 458
Section 459
Section 460
Section 461
Section 462
Section 463

Section 530
Section 531
Section 532
Section 533
Section 534
Section 535
Section 536
Section 537
Section 538
Section 539
Section 540
Section 541
Section 542
Section 543
Section 544
Section 545
Section 546
Section 547
Section 548
Section 549
Section 550
Section 551

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Section 511
Section 512
Section 513
Section 514
Section 515
Section 516
Section 517
Section 518
Section 519
Section 520
Section 521
Section 522
Section 523
Section 524
Section 525
Section 526
Section 527
Section 528
Section 529

Possessing Firearm with Removed or Defaced Serial or Identification Number
During Commission of Criminal Offense............................................................
Unlawful Acts Against Constitutional Government ............................................
Organization to Overthrow the Tribal Government ............................................
Terrorism .............................................................................................................
Attempt To Interfere With Administration of Laws ............................................
Disturbing or Interrupting Funeral ......................................................................
Desecration ..........................................................................................................
Littering ...............................................................................................................
Smoking in Certain Public Places Prohibited ......................................................
Dumping Within 100 Yards of Public Roadway .................................................
Unlawful Hazardous Waste Transportation ........................................................
Interfering with or Preventing Firemen or Others from Extinguishing Fires ......
Burn Ban Violation ..............................................................................................
Projecting Object at Public Event ........................................................................
Planning or Threatening Violent Act...................................................................
Violation of Gaming Law ....................................................................................
Abusing a Corpse.................................................................................................
Prostitution...........................................................................................................
Spreading Venereal Disease ................................................................................
Indecent Exposure; Indecent Exhibitions; Obscene or Indecent Writings,
Pictures, Etc. ........................................................................................................
Lewd or Indecent Proposals or Act to Child Under Age 16 ................................
Obscene Language in a Public Place, Etc. ...........................................................
Loitering Around Residence, Etc., to Watch Occupants .....................................
Obscenity, Threats, or Harassment by Telephone or Other Electronic
Communication....................................................................................................
Stalking ................................................................................................................
Sale of Intoxicating Beverage, Drug, or Other Intoxicating Substance to
Minors ..................................................................................................................
Intoxication ..........................................................................................................
Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage ..................................................................
Tobacco Offenses ................................................................................................
Abuse of Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents ...........................................................
Dangerous Drug Offense .....................................................................................
Reserved ..............................................................................................................
Unlawful Flight....................................................................................................
Prohibition Against Carry-Out Of Open Containers ...........................................
Possession or Sale of Drug Related Paraphernalia ..............................................
Displaying Material Harmful to Minors ..............................................................
Smoking in Indoor Public Places and Workplaces ..............................................
Leaving Child Unattended In Vehicle, Residence Or Building ..........................
Allowing Or Encouraging Minor To Commit Offenses ......................................
Parental Responsibility Failure ............................................................................
Commission Of Crime In Presence Of Minor .....................................................
Cruelty to Animals...............................................................................................

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Section 510

Section 575
Section 576
Section 577
Section 578
Section 579
Section 580
Section 581
Section 582
Section 583
Section 584

CHAPTER SIX: TRAFFIC OFFENSES ................................................................................... 131
Section 601
Definitions ...........................................................................................................
Section 602
Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked ...............................................
Section 603
Careless Driving ..................................................................................................
Section 604
Reckless Driving..................................................................................................
Section 605
Driving While Intoxicated ...................................................................................
Section 606
Duties of Drivers Involved in Accidents Involving Deaths or Personal Injuries
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Section 607
Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle.............................................................

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Section 566
Section 567
Section 568
Section 569
Section 570
Section 571
Section 572
Section 573
Section 574

Livestock Offense ................................................................................................
Fires Left Unattended And Unextinguished ........................................................
Failure To Report Child Abuse ...........................................................................
Interjurisdictional Violation Of Protection Order ...............................................
Failure To Register As Sex Offender ..................................................................
Obstruction of Sex Offender Registration ...........................................................
Reserved ..............................................................................................................
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False Reports .......................................................................................................
Emergency Telephone Abuse ..............................................................................
Violation of Privacy.............................................................................................
Criminal Defamation ...........................................................................................
Conducting Gambling; Playing Gambling; Permitting Gambling on
Premises;Seizure of Gambling Equipment ..........................................................
Waters Offense ....................................................................................................
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor .......................................................
Harboring an Endangered Runaway Child ..........................................................
Causing Delinquency...........................................................................................
Neglect of Child on Probation .............................................................................
Trafficking In Children ........................................................................................
Curfew Violation .................................................................................................
Fireworks Offense................................................................................................
Hosting, Permitting or Allowing a Party, Gathering or Event Where Minors
Are Consuming Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, or Other Intoxicating
Substances............................................................................................................
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Section 552
Section 553
Section 554
Section 555
Section 556
Section 557
Section 558
Section 559
Section 560
Section 561
Section 562
Section 563
Section 564
Section 565

CHAPTER SEVEN: HUNTING AND FISHING CRIMES ..................................................... 145
Section 701
Fishing Without License ......................................................................................
Section 702
Fishing Without Permission ................................................................................
Section 703
Hunting Without License.....................................................................................
Section 704
Hunting Without Permission ...............................................................................
Section 705
Trapping Without License ...................................................................................
Section 706
Trapping Without Permission ..............................................................................
Section 707
Possession of Fish or Wildlife.............................................................................

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Duty Upon Striking Highway Fixtures ................................................................
When Driver Unable to Report ............................................................................
Driver's License in Possession.............................................................................
Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive ...........................................................
Traffic Control and Signal Devices .....................................................................
Following Too Closely ........................................................................................
Stopping for School Bus ......................................................................................
Entering Public Road from Private Road ............................................................
Right of Way at Intersection ................................................................................
Failure to Stop at Stop Sign and Yielding Right of Way ....................................
Driving On Right Side .........................................................................................
Passing Oncoming Vehicles ................................................................................
Passing and Turning on Curve or Crest ...............................................................
Unsafe Vehicles ...................................................................................................
Speed Limits ........................................................................................................
When Lights Are Required to Be On ..................................................................
Pedestrians ...........................................................................................................
Throwing Trash on Roads and Roadways ...........................................................
Illegal Parking......................................................................................................
Failure to Stop When Directed by Police ............................................................
Failure to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles .......................................
Obstruction of Public Highways or Streets .........................................................
Motor Vehicle Registration Violation .................................................................
Seizure of Vehicle Not Displaying Proper Tag; Sale...........................................
Destroying Traffic, Boundary And Warning Signs..............................................
Insurance Verification In Possession....................................................................
Violation of Vehicle License Registration Requirement.....................................
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Section 608
Section 609
Section 610
Section 611
Section 612
Section 613
Section 614
Section 615
Section 616
Section 617
Section 618
Section 619
Section 620
Section 621
Section 622
Section 623
Section 624
Section 625
Section 626
Section 627
Section 628
Section 629
Section 630
Section 631
Section 632
Section 633
Section 634
Section 635
Section 636
Section 637
Section 638
Section 639
Section 640
Section 641
Section 642
Section 643
Section 644

Section 708
Section 709
Section 710
Section 711
Section 712
Section 713
Section 714
Section 715
Section 716
Section 717
Section 718

Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing on Indian Land...................................................
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CHAPTER EIGHT: CRIMES AND CONDUCT ON TRIBAL PROPERTY.......................151
Section 801 Conduct on Tribal Property.......................................................................................
Section 802 Reserved.....................................................................................................................
Section 803 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 804 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 805 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 806 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 807 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 808 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 809 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 810 Reserved....................................................................................................................
Section 811 Reserved.....................................................................................................................

Section 1

Short Title

This Act may be cited as the Criminal Offenses Act.

Application

A.

This Act shall apply to all Indian and non-Indian persons violating its provisions
within the territorial jurisdiction of the Tribe, provided, that the provisions of Chapter
Four of this Act shall apply to all members of the Tribe and all Indian residents of the
jurisdiction of the Tribe where ever such violation may occur, if such violation has
any actual or intended effect upon the political integrity or political or economic
security of the Tribe.

B.

This Act shall apply to non-Indians violating its provisions within the territorial
jurisdiction of the Tribe to the extent not inconsistent with federal law, and to the
extent that any person found to have violated any provision of this Act may be
prosecuted in a civil action, and shall be subject to all of the remedies, sanctions, and
punishments available at law, except that the non-Indian offender shall not be subject
to jail or incarceration by the Court as a possible punishment for a tribal offense. The
non-Indian, in such cases, shall have all the procedural rights of a criminal defendant,
and such cases shall be tried by the rules of criminal procedure. The Courts shall
retain the inherent and statutory powers of civil contempt and legal and equitable
relief which are herein expressly preserved.

C.

This Act shall apply to non-Indians violating its provisions within the territorial
jurisdiction of the Tribe to the extent not inconsistent with federal law, and to the
extent that any person found to have violated any provision of this Act may be
banished from the jurisdiction of the Tribe for a period of not more than ten (10)
years, or for such longer term as may be imposed by the section violated, in a civil
proceeding brought by the Attorney General. The non-Indian, in such cases, shall
have all the procedural rights of a criminal defendant, and such cases shall be tried by
the rules of criminal procedure.

D.

Each violation of any provision of this Act or any other tribal law by a non-Indian
shall be considered a civil violation subject to enforcement by any means not
prohibited by federal law, including but not limited to, the issuance of fines,
forfeitures, costs, civil contempt and exclusion.
C.F.R. Not Applicable

Any and all provisions of Part 11 of Title 25 of the United States Code of Federal
Regulations as presently or hereafter constituted are declared to be not applicable to the Tribe.

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Section 4

Civil and Criminal Immunity for Persons Aiding Police Officers

Private citizens aiding a police officer in the performance of his duties as a police officer,
shall have the same civil and criminal immunity as a police officer, as a result of any act or
commission for aiding or attempting to aid a police officer, when such officer is in imminent
danger of loss of life or grave bodily injury or when such officer requests such assistance and
when such action was taken under emergency conditions and in good faith.
Every federal, state, and local law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of
official duties as a federal, state, and local law enforcement officer or when serving as a police
officer for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma shall have the same immunity from civil and criminal
actions as any other officer performing official duties within this jurisdiction. The Iowa Tribe of
Oklahoma or any of its political subdivisions shall not assume the liability for or provide the
legal representation for any federal, state, and local law enforcement officer serving as police
officers of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Section 5

Constitution and Interpretation

Each act, event or occurrence in violation of the tribal criminal laws shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as a separate violation. Each day that any violation
occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as a separate
violation. Every act, conduct, thing, or transaction in violation of the tribal criminal laws shall
constitute a separate offense as to each item, issue or title involved and shall be punishable as
such.

Definitions

A. "Courts" or "Tribal Courts" means the Courts of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

C. "Judge" means any Magistrate, Judge, or Justice of the Courts of the Iowa Tribe
of Oklahoma.

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B. "Indian country" or "Indian lands" means that land or territory subject to the
jurisdiction of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, including lands defined at 18 U.S.C.
§ 1151 or 25 U.S.C. § 2710, and any interest in realty, held in fee or otherwise, by
the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, its agencies or political subdivisions.
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D. "Legislature" means the Business Committee of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
E. "Person" or "One" means means and includes an individual, firm, partnership,
corporation or association.
F. "Tribe" or "Tribal" means the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. The term includes
political subdivisions, agencies, departments, sections of tribal management, tribal
business enterprises, tribally-chartered corporations, all elected or appointed
officers or members of any tribal governing body, and other individuals
designated or authorized to act for any of the above who are acting in good faith
within that designation or authority, and all of their employees, except
independent contractors, acting in good faith within the scope of that
employment, whether performing governmental or proprietary functions and
whether acting together or singularly.

Section 7

Rehabilitative, Restorative and Remedial Sanctions Authorized

In addition to the maximum range of punishments authorized for each violation of law,
the Courts are authorized to impose upon the offender such requirements and measures as
the Courts deem just and proper and which would serve the interests of the Tribe, the
parties, and justice. The orders of the Courts may include, but are not limited to:
restoration, restitution, community service, rehabilitation, treatment, counseling,
education, supervised release, probation, protection, fees, costs, seizure, forfeiture, and
exclusion.

A.

The Court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of an offense in violation of
the Constitution or any criminal offense, shall order that the person forfeit to the
Tribe any property, real or personal, possessed, used or involved in such offenses, or
any property traceable to such property, regardless of whether the property has
already been seized.

B.

The Court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of a violation of, or a
conspiracy to violate, any provision of the Constitution and Bylaws or other criminal
offense shall order that the person forfeit to the Tribe any property constituting, or
derived from, proceeds the person obtained directly or indirectly, as the result of such
violation.

C.

The Court, in imposing a sentence upon a person convicted of a crime against
property shall order that the person forfeit to the Tribe any property, real or personal,
which represents or is traceable to the gross receipts obtained, directly or indirectly,
as a result of such violation.

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Criminal Forfeiture Authorized

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D.

With respect to an offense of a crime against property, committed for the purpose of
executing or attempting to execute any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining
money or property by means of false or fraudulent statements, pretenses,
representations, or promises, the gross receipts of such an offense shall include any
property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, which is obtained, directly or
indirectly, as a result of such offense.

E.

The Court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of a crime against property
shall order that the person forfeit to the Tribe any property, real or personal, which
represents or is traceable to the gross proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a
result of such violation.

F.

The Court, in imposing sentence on a person convicted of a criminal offense shall
order that the person forfeit to the Tribe:
1.

any conveyance, including any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft or any other
property used in the commission of the offense of which the person is
convicted; and

2.

any property real or personal—
a.

that constitutes, or is derived from or is traceable to the proceeds
obtained directly or indirectly from the commission of the offense of
which the person is convicted; or

b.

that is used to facilitate, or is intended to be used to facilitate, the
commission of the offense of which the person is convicted.

G.

The Court, in imposing sentence on a person described in subsection F shall order
that the person forfeit to the Tribe all property described in that subsection.

H.

The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of
the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be governed
by the provisions of tribal law.

The Tribe, through its executive branch, has the plenary authority to conduct warrantless
routine searches of persons and property to protect persons and to prevent the
introduction of contraband. The Tribe, through its executive, legislative, and judicial
branches possesses the authority to establish and enforce minimum standards of conduct
and to provide remedies and penalties designed to promote public safety, provide for
the general welfare, and to promote the orderly administration of tribal programs,
services, operations, and activities. The branches of tribal government retain such
authority and shall establish and maintain adequate security measures in tribal facilities
and on tribal property designed to better protect the Tribe's critical infrastructure and key
resources.

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CHAPTER ONE: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 101
A.

Arson in the First Degree

It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully start a fire or cause an explosion with
the purpose of:
1. Destroying or damaging any building, dwelling, occupied structure or other
property of another exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in value; or
2. Destroying or damaging any property, by whoever owned, to collect insurance for
such loss.

B.

Arson in the First degree shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); or by
imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term of not less than three (3) months nor more
than one (1) year; or by banishment for a period of not less than five (5) nor more
than ten (10) years; or any combination of the above sentences.

C.

Should the commission of the offense result in the death of or serious bodily injury to
any person, a sentence of banishment may be imposed for any period not exceeding
life in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 102
A.

Arson in the Second Degree

It shall be unlawful to knowingly or recklessly, carelessly, or negligently, without
regard to the consequences start a fire or cause an explosion which:
1. Endangers human or safety life, or
2. Damages or destroys the property of another.
Arson in the Second degree shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Two
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),
or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 103

It shall be unlawful after having started any fire, even though started safely for a
lawful purpose, to fail to either:
1. Take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, or;
2. To give prompt alarm, if the fire is spreading in such manner that it may endanger
the life or property of another.

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Arson in the Third Degree

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B.

B.

Arson in the third degree shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by
imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a period not exceeding three (3) months, or both.

Section 104
A.

Criminal Mischief

It shall be unlawful:
1. Injure, deface, damage or destroy any real or personal property of another, or;
2. Tamper with the property of another so as to recklessly endanger the safety of
another, or recklessly cause any damage to any property or utility service, or;
3. Damage, destroy, maim, or deface any domestic animal property of another, or;
4. Purposely or recklessly shoot or propel a missile or other object upon or against a
motor vehicle, airplanes, boat, locomotive or train.
Criminal mischief shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for not more than three (3)
months, or both.

Litter from Vehicle; Flaming and Glowing Substances; Burn Bans

A.

It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle, unless any other person in the
vehicle admits to or is identified as having committed the act, to commit any act of
throwing, dropping, depositing, or otherwise placing any litter from a vehicle,
including motor vehicles, trailers, or parts thereof, upon highways, roads, or public
property.

B.

If any other person in the vehicle admits to or is identified as having committed the
act of throwing, dropping, depositing, or otherwise placing any litter from a vehicle,
including motor vehicles, trailers, or parts thereof, upon highways, roads, or public
property, he shall be punishable under this section.

C.

Litter from vehicle shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for not more than one (1) year, or
both.

D.

During a declared burn ban by the Chairman, any person convicted of violating the
provisions of subsection A of this section with any flaming or glowing substances
except those which by law may be placed upon highway rights-of-way, or any
substance which may cause a fire shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for not more than
one (1) year, or both. The penalties collected from the payment of the citations shall,
after deduction of court costs, be paid to the fire department of the district in which
the flaming or glowing substance was discarded.

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B.

As used in this section, “litter” means any flaming or glowing substances except those
which by law may be placed upon highway rights-of-way, any substance which may
cause a fire, any bottles, cans, trash, garbage, or debris of any kind. As used in this
section, “litter” shall not include trash, garbage, or debris placed beside a public road
for collection by a garbage or collection agency, or deposited upon or within public
property designated by the Tribe or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions as
an appropriate place for such deposits if the person making the deposit is authorized
to use the property for such purpose.

Dumping Trash on Public or Private Property Without Consent; Flaming and
Glowing Substances

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to deliberately place, throw, drop, dump, deposit,
or discard any garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, refuse, debris, or other deleterious or
combustible substance on any public property or on any private property of another
without consent of the property owner.

B.

Dumping trash on public or private property without consent shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the
Tribal jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.

C.

Violation of the provisions of subsection A of this section with any flaming or
glowing substance, or any substance which may cause a fire, including during a burn
ban declared by the Chairman, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),or by imprisonment in the tribal jail for not more than
one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalties collected from the
payment of the citations shall, after deduction of court costs, be paid to the fire
department of the district in which the flaming or glowing substance was discarded.
Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be liable for all damages
caused by the violation.

D.

In addition to the punishment prescribed by subsections B and C of this section, the
court shall direct the person to make restitution to the property owner affected; to
remove and properly dispose of the garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, refuse, or debris
from the property; to pick up, remove, and properly dispose of garbage, trash,
rubbish, refuse, debris, and other nonhazardous deleterious substances from public
property; or perform community service or any combination of the foregoing which
the court, in its discretion, deems appropriate. The dates, times, and locations of such
activities shall be scheduled by the Police Chief pursuant to the order of the court in
such a manner as not to interfere with the employment or family responsibilities of
the person.

E.

The discovery of two or more items which have been dropped, dumped, deposited,
discarded, placed, or thrown at one location and which bear a common address in a
form which tends to identify the latest owner of the items shall create a rebuttable
presumption that any competent person residing at such address committed the
unlawful act.

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Section 107

It shall be unlawful to willfully or maliciously commit any of the following acts:
1. Place in, upon, under, against or near to any building, car, truck, aircraft, motor or
other vehicle, vessel, railroad, railway car, or locomotive or structure, any
explosive or incendiary device with unlawful intent to destroy, throw down, or
injure, in whole or in part, such property, or conspire, aid, counsel or procure the
destruction of any building, public or private, or any car, truck, aircraft, motor or
other vehicle, vessel, railroad, railway car, or locomotive or structure; or
2. Place in, upon, under, against or near to any building, car, truck, aircraft, motor or
other vehicle, vessel, railroad, railway car, or locomotive or structure, any
explosive or incendiary device with intent to destroy, throw down, or injure in
whole or in part, under circumstances that, if such intent were accomplished,
human life or safety would be endangered thereby; or
3. By the explosion of any explosive or the igniting of any incendiary device
destroy, throw down, or injure any property of another person, or cause injury to
another person; or
4. Manufacture, sell, transport, or possess any explosive, the component parts of an
explosive, an incendiary device, or simulated bomb with knowledge or intent that
it or they will be used to unlawfully kill, injure or intimidate any person, or
unlawfully damage any real or personal property; or
5. Place in, upon, under, against or near to any building, car, truck, aircraft, motor or
other vehicle, vessel, railroad, railway car, or locomotive or structure, any foul,
poisonous, offensive or injurious substance or compound, explosive, incendiary
device, or simulated bomb with intent to wrongfully injure, molest or coerce
another person or to injure or damage the property of another person; or
6. Injure, damage or attempt to damage by an explosive or incendiary device any
person, persons, or property, whether real or personal; or
7. Make any threat or convey information known to be false, concerning an attempt
or alleged attempt to kill, injure or intimidate any person or unlawfully damage
any real or personal property by means of an explosive, incendiary device, or
simulated bomb; or

9. While committing or attempting to commit any criminal offense, possess, display,
or threaten to use any explosive, incendiary device, or simulated bomb.

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8. Manufacture, sell, deliver, mail or send an explosive, incendiary device, or
simulated bomb to another person; or

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A.

Bombs and Explosives; Foul, Poisonous, Offensive or Injurious Substances;
Threats

B.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to apply to, or repeal any laws pertaining
to, the acts of mischief of juveniles involving no injurious firecrackers or devices
commonly called "stink bombs".

C.

Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for not more than one (1)
year, or both.

Malicious Mischief To Government Property Or Contracts

A.

It shall be unlawful to willfully injure or commit any depredation against any
property of the Tribe, or of any department or agency thereof, or any property which
has been or is being manufactured or constructed for the Tribe, or any department or
agency thereof, or attempts to commit any of the foregoing offenses.

B.

Malicious Mischief To Government Property Or Contracts shall be punishable by a
fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the
Tribal Jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.

Trees Cut Or Injured

A.

It shall be unlawful to cut, or wantonly injure or destroy any tree growing, standing,
or being upon any land of the United States which, in pursuance of law, has been
reserved or purchased by the United States for any public use, or upon any Indian
reservation, or lands belonging to or occupied by any tribe of Indians under the
authority of the United States, or any Indian allotment while the title to the same shall
be held in trust by the Government, or while the same shall remain inalienable by the
allottee without the consent of the United States.

B.

Trees Cut Or Injured shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal Jail for not more than three (3)
months, or both.

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Section 110

Burglary

A.

It shall be unlawful to break into by any force whatsoever and enter in any manner
any dwelling, building, office, room, apartment, tenement, shop warehouse, store,
mill, barn, stable, garage, tent, vessel, railroad car, airplane, motor vehicle, trailer, or
semi-trailer, mobile home, or any similar enclosed structure of another without
consent with the intent to steal or commit any offense punishable by imprisonment.

B.

Burglary shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($250.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); or, by imprisonment in
the Tribal jail for not less than three (3) months nor more than one (1) year; or, by
banishment for a period of not less than five (5) years nor more than ten (10) years; or
by any combination of the above sentences.

C.

Should the commission of the offense result in the death of or serious bodily injury to
any person, a sentence of banishment may be imposed for any period not exceeding
life in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 111
A.

Breaking and Entering

It shall be unlawful to break into by any force whatsoever and enter in any manner
any dwelling, building, office, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store,
mill, barn, stable, garage, tent, vessel, railroad car, airplane, motor vehicle trailer or
semi-trailer, mobile home, trunk, drawer, box, coin operated machine, or similar
structure, object, or device of another without consent with the intent to:
1. Cause annoyance or injury to any person therein, or;
2. Cause damage to any property therein, or;
3. Commit any offense therein, or
4. Steal, or
5. Cause, or does actually cause, whether intentionally or recklessly, fear for the
safety of another.
Breaking and Entering shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by
imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a period not exceeding three (3) months, or both.

A.

Criminal Trespass

It shall be unlawful to enter onto, or remain upon the property of another if notice
against entry or notice to leave the property had been given by:

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B.

1. Personal communication by the owner or someone having authority to act for the
owner, or
2. Fencing, other than barbed wire or similar field fences except as hereafter
provided, or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders, or
3. Posting of signs restricting unauthorized entry or prohibiting entry reasonably
designed to come to the attention of intruders.
B.

Criminal Trespass shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Cutting down or destroying any kind of wood or timber, standing or growing
upon the lands of another; or, driving or riding through, into, or across any
cultivated hedge or tree row, or any grove of ornamental trees or orchard of fruit
trees growing upon the land of another, or in any other manner injuring the same;
or,
2. Carrying away any kind of wood or timber that has been cut down, and is lying on
such lands; or,
3. Maliciously severing from the freehold any produce thereof, or anything attached
thereto; or,
4. Digging, taking, or carrying away from any property without the license of the
owner, or legal occupant thereof, any earth, soil or stone, being a part of the
freehold, or severed therefrom at some previous time, under such circumstances
as would render the trespass a larceny, if the thing so severed or carried away
were personal property; or,
5. Digging, taking, or carrying away from any land within the Tribe's territory, laid
down on the map or plan of the Tribe as a street or avenue, or otherwise
established or recognized as a street or avenue, without the license of the
Governor, or owner of the fee thereof, any earth, soil or stone under such
circumstances as would render the trespass a larceny, if the thing so severed or
carried away were personal property; or
6. Entering upon the premises or property of a child care shelter or facility without
permission being first obtained; or

Criminal Trespass shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding three (3)
months, or both.

D.

It is a complete affirmative defense to the offense of criminal trespass, except as
defined in subsection B of this section, that:
1. The property was open to the public upon entry and upon being ordered to leave
the person did so without undue delay, or

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7. Without permission or privilege to do so, enter in or upon any property or
building, or surreptitiously remaining upon any property or in any building or
structure.

2. Even though not open to the public, the person did not substantially interfere with
the use of the property or damage of any property, and upon being ordered to
leave the person did so without undue delay.
E.

On rural lands fenced with barbed wire or other types of fencing normally meant to
enclose or exclude domestic animals, signs prohibiting entry or use at least six (6)
inches by eight (8) inches placed upon or in plain sight next to such fence not more
than one hundred fifty (150) feet apart shall create a rebuttable presumption that
reasonable notice against entry or entry for certain purposes had been given.

Section 113

Defacing or Injuring House of Worship

A.

It shall be unlawful to willfully break, deface, or otherwise injure any house of
worship, or any part thereof, or any appurtenance thereto, or any book, furniture,
ornament, musical instrument, article of silver or plated ware, or other chattel kept
therein for use in connection with religious worship.

B.

Defacing or injuring a house of worship shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term
not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 114

Theft or receipt of stolen mail

Steal, take, or abstract, or by fraud or deception obtain, or attempt so to obtain, from
or out of any mail, post office, or station thereof, letter box, mail receptacle, or any
mail route or other authorized depository for mail matter, or from a letter or mail
carrier, any letter, postal card, package, bag, or mail, or abstract or remove from any
such letter, package, bag, or mail, any article or thing contained therein, or secrete,
embezzle, or destroy any such letter, postal card, package, bag, or mail, or any article
or thing contained therein; or

B.

Steal, take, or abstract, or by fraud or deception obtain any letter, postal card,
package, bag, or mail, or any article or thing contained therein which has been left for
collection upon or adjacent to a collection box or other authorized depository of mail
matter; or

C.

Buy, receive, or conceal, or unlawfully have in his possession, any letter, postal card,
package, bag, or mail, or any article or thing contained therein, which has been stolen,
taken, embezzled, or abstracted, as herein described, knowing the same to have been
stolen, taken, embezzled, or abstracted.

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It shall be unlawful to:

Theft or receipt of stolen mail shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal Jail not exceeding
six (6) months, or both.

Destruction of Letter Boxes or Mail

A.

It shall be unlawful to willfully or maliciously injure, tear down or destroy any letter
box or other receptacle intended or used for the receipt or delivery of mail on any
mail route, or break open the same or willfully or maliciously injure, deface or
destroy any mail deposited therein.

B.

Destruction of letter boxes or mail shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal Jail not exceeding
six (6) months, or both.

Section 116

Obstruction of Mails

A.

It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully obstruct or retard the passage of the
mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail.

B.

Obstruction of mails shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal Jail not exceeding six (6)
months, or both.

Section 117

Obstruction of Correspondence

A.

It shall be unlawful to, without authority, open or destroy any mail not directed to
him, or take any letter, postal card, or package out of any post office or any
authorized depository for mail matter, or from any letter or mail carrier, or which has
been in any post office or authorized depository, or in the custody of any letter or
mail carrier, before it has been delivered to the person to whom it was directed, with
design to obstruct the correspondence, or to pry into the business or secrets of
another, or open, secrete, embezzle, or destroy the same.

B.

Obstruction of correspondence shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal Jail not exceeding
six (6) months, or both.

Section 118

Reserved

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Section 119
A.

Blackmail

It shall be unlawful to verbally or by written or printed communication and with
intent to extort or gain any thing of value from another or to compel another to do an
act against his will:
1. Accuse or threaten to accuse any person of a crime or conduct which would tend
to degrade and disgrace the person accused; or
2. Expose or threaten to expose any fact, report or information concerning any
person which would in any way subject such person to the ridicule or contempt of
society, coupled with the threat that such accusation or exposure will be
communicated to a third person or persons unless the person threatened or some
other person pays or delivers to the accuser or some other person some thing of
value or does some act against his will.
Blackmail shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

Larceny

A.

It shall be unlawful to take or carry away any tangible or intangible personal property
by fraud or stealth with the intent to deprive the owners thereof.

B.

Larceny shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

C.

If the value of the property taken exceeds One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000.00) a
sentence of banishment for a period of not exceeding ten (10) years may be
imprisoned in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 121

Extortion

A.

It shall be unlawful to take, receive, obtain, or control the use or disposition of
property of another with his consent induced by a wrongful use of force or fear or
under color of official right.

B.

Fear such as will constitute extortion, may be induced by a threat, either:
1. To do an unlawful injury to the person or property of the individual threatened, or
to any relative of his or member of his family; or
2. To accuse him, or any relative of his or member of his family, of any crime; or

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B.

3. To expose, or impute to him, or any relative of his or member of his family, any
deformity or disgrace; or
4. To expose any personal information or secret not public knowledge tending to
expose any person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule, or to impair his business or
reputation, except by institution of legal proceedings to recover the debt
demanded or proper reports to bona fide credit agencies, or;
5. To unlawfully take or withhold official action.
C.

Any person who extorts or attempts to extort any money or other property from
another, under circumstances not amounting to robbery, by means of force or any
threat such as mentioned in subsection B, or under color of official right is guilty of
violating this section.

D.

Any person, who by an extortionate means, obtains from another his signature to any
paper or instrument, whereby, if such signature were freely given, any property would
be transferred, or any debt, demand, charge or right of action created, is punishable in
the same manner as if the actual delivery of such property or payment of the amount
of such debt, demand, charge or right of action were obtained.

E.

Any person who, with intent to extort any money or other property from another,
sends to any person any letter or other writing, whether subscribed or not, expressing
or implying, or adapted to imply, any threat, such as is specified in this section, is
punishable in the same manner as if such money or property were actually obtained
by means of such threat.

F.

Extortion shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

G.

If the value of the property extorted exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a
sentence of banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in
addition to the punishment authorized above.

A.

It shall be unlawful to obtain or attempt to obtain, take or attempt to take, or receive
or attempt to receive from any person, agency, department, firm or corporation any
money, property of thing of value, by means or by use of any trick or deception, or
false or fraudulent representation, or statement or pretense, or by any other means or
instruments or device commonly called the “confidence game”, or by means or use of
any false or bogus checks, or by any other written or printed or engraved instrument
or spurious coin, with the intent to deprive the owner thereof.

B.

False Pretenses shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

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If the value of the property gained by False Pretenses exceeds One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00), a sentence of banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may
be imposed in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Embezzlement

A.

It shall be unlawful to wrongfully or fraudulently appropriate for a person's own use
or the use of another any property of another with which the person has been
entrusted.

B.

Embezzlement shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

C.

If the value of the property embezzled exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a
sentence of banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in
addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 124

Receiving Stolen Property

A.

It shall be unlawful to possess, receive, buy, or conceal any personal property that has
been stolen or otherwise obtained from its true owner in violation of this Act with the
intent to deprive the true owner thereof.

B.

Receiving stolen property shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one
(1) year, or both.

C.

If the value of the property exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a sentence of
banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in addition to
the punishment authorized above.

Section 125

Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid or Delivered By Mistake

A.

It shall be unlawful to fail to take reasonable measures to restore property to a person
entitled thereto, with the intent to deprive the owner thereof, when it is known or
reasonable suspected that the property has been lost, mislaid, or delivered under a
mistake as to the nature or amount of the property or the identity of the recipient.

B.

Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake shall be punishable by a fine
not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal
jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

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C.

If the value of the property exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a sentence of
banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in addition to
the punishment authorized above.

Theft of Services

A.

It shall be unlawful to obtain services known to be available only for compensation
by deception, threat, force or any other means with the intent to avoid due payment
therefore.

B.

Theft of services shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both.

C.

If the value of the service rendered exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a
sentence of banishment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in
addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 127

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

A.

It shall be unlawful to take, drive, or operate another's motor vehicle, motorcycle,
bicycle, or wheeled conveyance without the consent of the owner, with the intent to
temporarily deprive the owner of its use or possession.

B.

Unauthorized use of a vehicle shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not
exceeding one (1) year, or both.

C.

If the vehicle sustains damages while in the custody, possession, or under the control
of the person violating this section, the violator shall be required to make double
restitution of the amount of the actual damage to the vehicle.

Section 128

Embezzlement and Theft From Indian Tribal Organizations

A.

It shall be unlawful to embezzle, steal, knowingly convert to his use or the use of
another, willfully misapply or willfully permit to be misapplied, any of the moneys,
funds, credits, goods, assets, or other property belonging to any Indian tribal
organization or intrusted to the custody or care of any officer, employee, or agent of
an Indian tribal organization; or

B.

Knowing any such moneys, funds, credits, goods, assets, or other property to have
been so embezzled, stolen, converted, misapplied or permitted to be misapplied,

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receive, conceal, or retain the same with intent to convert it to his use or the use of
another.
Embezzlement and theft from Indian tribal organizations shall be punishable by a fine
not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal
jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 129

Theft From Gaming Establishments On Indian Lands

A.

It shall be unlawful to abstract, purloin, willfully misapply, or take and carry away
with intent to steal, any money, funds, or other property belonging to an
establishment operated by or for or licensed by an Indian tribe pursuant to an
ordinance or resolution approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

B.

Theft from gaming establishments on Indian lands shall be punishable by a fine not
exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail
for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 130

Theft By Officers Or Employees Of Gaming Establishments On Indian Lands

A.

It shall be unlawful for a person, being an officer, employee, or individual licensee of
a gaming establishment operated by or for or licensed by an Indian tribe pursuant to
an ordinance or resolution approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission, to
embezzle, abstract, purloin, willfully misapply, or take and carry away with intent to
steal, any moneys, funds, assets, or other property of such establishment.

B.

Theft by officers or employees of gaming establishments on Indian lands shall be
punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by
imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

A.

Offenses Relating To Stamps
It shall be unlawful to:
(1)

Counterfeiting - With intent to defraud, alter, forge, make, or counterfeit
any stamp, coupon, ticket, book, or other device prescribed under tribal
authority for the collection or payment of any tax imposed, or sell, lend,
or has in his possession any such altered, forged, or counterfeited stamp,
coupon, ticket, book, or other device, or make, use, sell, or has in his
possession any material in imitation of the material used in the
manufacture of such stamp, coupon, ticket, book, or other device; or

(2)

Mutilation or removal - Fraudulently cut, tear, or remove from any vellum,
parchment, paper, instrument, writing, package, or article, upon which any

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tax is imposed, any adhesive stamp or the impression of any stamp, die,
plate, or other article provided, made, or used in pursuance of tribal law;
or

B.

(a)

any adhesive stamp, or the impression of any stamp, die, plate, or
other article, which has been cut, torn, or removed from any other
vellum parchment, paper, instrument, writing, package, or article,
upon which any tax is imposed; or

(b)

any adhesive stamp or the impression of any stamp, die, plate, or
other article of insufficient value; or

(c)

any forged or counterfeited stamp, or the impression of any forged
or counterfeited stamp, die, plate, or other article; or

Reuse of Stamps (a)

Preparation for reuse - Willfully remove or alter the cancellation or
defacing marks of, or otherwise prepare, any adhesive stamp, with
intent to use, or cause the same to be used, after it has already been
used; or

(b)

Trafficking - Knowingly or willfully buy, sell, offer for sale, or
give away, any such washed or restored stamp to any person for
use, or knowingly use the same; or

(c)

Possession - Knowingly and without lawful excuse (the burden of
proof of such excuse being on the accused) has in possession any
washed, restored, or altered stamp, which has been removed from
any vellum, parchment, paper, instrument, writing, package, or
article.

Conviction of the offense of Offenses Relating To Stamps shall
be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),
or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding One (1)
year, or by a sentence of banishment for a period not less than one (1) year
nor exceeding five (5) years, or any combination of the above
punishments.

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(4)

Use of Mutilated, insufficient, or counterfeited stamps - Fraudulently use,
join, fix, or place to, with, or upon any vellum, parchment, paper,
instrument, writing, package, or article, upon which any tax is imposed,

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Unauthorized Use Or Sale Of Stamps
A.

It shall be unlawful to buy, sell, offer for sale, use, transfer, take or give in
exchange, or pledge or give in pledge, except as authorized by law or in
regulations made pursuant thereto, any stamp, coupon, ticket, book, or
other device prescribed for the collection or payment of any tax imposed.

B.

Conviction of the offense of Unauthorized Use Or Sale Of Stamps shall
be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),
or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding One (1)
year, or by a sentence of banishment for a period not less than one (1) year
nor exceeding five (5) years, or any combination of the above
punishments.

Section 133

Reserved

Section 134

Reserved

Section 135

Reserved

Section 136

Forgery

A.

It shall be unlawful to alter any writing of another without his authority, or to
make, complete, execute, authenticate, issue or transfer any writing so that it
purports to be the act of another who did not authorized that act, with the intent to
defraud or injure anyone.

B.

“Writing” includes printing or any other method of recording information, money,
coins, tokens, stamps, seals, credit cards, badges, trademarks, money, and other
symbols of value, right, privilege, or identification.

C.

Forgery shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or by a sentence of banishment for a period not less than one (1) year nor
exceeding five (5) years, or any combination of the above punishments. Upon a
second or subsequent conviction for forgery, a sentence of banishment for a
period not less than five (5) years, nor exceeding ten (10) years, may be imposed
in addition to the punishment authorized above.

A.

Criminal Simulation

It shall be unlawful to make, alter or utter or attempt to circulate or sell as genuine
any object so that it appears to have value because of antiquity, rarity, source, or
authorship which it does not possess, with intent to defraud anyone.

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Criminal simulation shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding
one (1) year, or both.

Fraudulent Handling of Recordable Instruments

A.

It shall be unlawful to destroy, remove or conceal any will, deed, mortgage, security
instrument, Tribal resolution, any Tribal record, for which the law provides public
recording, or to knowingly record a false or forged instrument, with the intent to
deceive or injure anyone, or to conceal wrong doing.

B.

Fraudulent handling of recordable instruments shall be punishable by a fine not
exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail
for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or by sentence of banishment for a period not
less than one (1) year nor exceeding five (5) years, or any combination of the above
punishments. Upon a second conviction for fraudulent handling of recordable
instruments, a sentence of banishment for a period not less than five (5) years nor
exceeding ten (10) years may be imposed in addition to the punishment authorized
above.

Section 139

Tampering With Records

A.

It shall be unlawful to falsify, destroy, remove, or conceal any writing or record, with
the intent to deceive or injure anyone or to conceal any wrong doing.

B.

Tampering with records shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding
one (1) year, or by both fine and imprisonment, or by a sentence of banishment for a
period not less than one (1) year nor exceeding five (5) years, or any combination of
the above punishments. Upon a second conviction for tampering with records, a
sentence of banishment for a period not less than five (5) years nor exceeding ten (10)
years may be imposed in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 140
A.

Bad Checks

It shall be unlawful to issue or pass a cheek or similar sight order for the payment of
money, for the purpose of obtaining any money, property, or other thing of value or
paying for any services, rent, wages or salary, knowing or believing that it will not be
honored by the drawee.

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B.

B.

Bad checks shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or both. Restitution shall be required.

Section 141
A.

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

It shall be unlawful to use a credit card for the purpose of obtaining property or
services with knowledge that:
1. The card was stolen: or
2. The card has been revoked or canceled; or
3. For any other reason his use of the credit card is unauthorized by either the issuer
or the person to whom the card has been issued.
Fraudulent use of a credit card shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not
exceeding one (1) year, or both. Restitution shall be required.

Fraudulently Obtaining Personal Identity of Other Persons

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and with fraudulent intent obtain the
name, address, social security number, date of birth, place of business or
employment, debit, credit or account numbers, driver license number, or any other
personal identifying information of another person, living or dead, with intent to use,
sell, or allow any other person to use or sell such personal identifying information to
obtain or attempt to obtain money, credit, goods, property, or service in the name of
the other person without the consent of that person.

B.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use with fraudulent intent the personal identity
of another person, living or dead, or any information relating to the personal identity
of another person, living or dead, to obtain or attempt to obtain credit or anything of
value.

C.

It shall be unlawful for any person with fraudulent intent to lend, sell, or otherwise
offer the use of such person’s own name, address, social security number, date of
birth, or any other personal identifying information or document to any other person
with the intent to allow such other person to use the personal identifying information
or document to obtain or attempt to obtain any identifying document in the name of
such other person.

D.

It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully create, modify, alter or change any
personal identifying information of another person with fraudulent intent to obtain
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control, use, waste, hinder or encumber another person’s credit, accounts, goods,
property, title, interests, benefits or entitlements without the consent of that person.
Fraudulently obtaining personal identity of other persons shall be punishable by a fine
not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal
jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both. Restitution shall be required.

Section 143

Defrauding Casinos, Hotels, Inns, Restaurants, Apartments, etc.

A.

It shall be unlawful to obtain food, lodging, services or other accommodations at any
casino, hotel, inn, restaurant, boarding house, rooming house, motel or auto camp,
with intent to defraud the owner or keeper thereof.

B.

It shall be unlawful to obtain shelter, lodging, or any other services at any apartment
house, apartment, rental unit, rental house, or trailer camp, with intent to defraud the
owner or keeper thereof.

C.

Defrauding casinos, hotels, inns, restaurants, apartments, etc., shall be punishable by
a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the
Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both. Restitution shall be
required.

D.

Proof that such lodging, food, services or other accommodations were obtained by
false pretense or by false or fictitious show or pretense of any baggage or other
property, or that he gave a check on which payment was refused, or that he left the
hotel, inn, restaurant, boarding house, rooming house, motel, apartment house,
apartment, rental unit or rental house, trailer camp or auto camp, without payment or
offering to pay for such food, lodging, services or other accommodation, or that he
surreptitiously removed or attempted to remove his baggage, or that he registered
under a fictitious name, shall be prima facie proof of the intent to defraud mentioned
in this section; but this section shall not apply where there has been an agreement in
writing for delay in payment.

Section 144

It shall be unlawful to defraud any individual, corporation, or other person, with
intent to defraud or to aid and abet another to defraud any individual, corporation, or
other person, of the lawful charge, in whole or in part, for any electronic, telephone or
utility service, or to avoid or attempt to avoid or to cause or assist another to avoid or
attempt to avoid any such charge for such service:
1. by charging such service to an existing account, or using such services from an
existing account, telephone number or credit card number without the authority of
the subscriber thereto or the legitimate holder thereof; or

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2. by charging such service to a nonexistent, false, fictitious, or counterfeit account,
telephone number or credit card number or to a suspended, terminated, expired,
cancelled or revoked account, telephone number or credit card number; or
3. by use of a code, prearranged scheme, or other similar strategem or device
whereby said person in effect sends or receives information; or
4. by rearranging, tampering with or making connection with any facilities or
equipment of a telephone or other communications or utility company, whether
physically, inductively, acoustically, or electrically, or by utilizing such service,
having reason to believe that such rearrangement, connection, or tampering
existed or occurred.
Unlawful procurement of electronic, telephone or utility services shall be punishable
by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in
the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 145

False Statements Made as Basis of Imposing Tax or Assessment

A.

It shall be unlawful to willfully state any material matter which he knows to be false
in making any statement, oral or written, which is required or authorized by law to be
made as the basis of imposing any tax or assessment, or of an application to reduce
any tax or assessment.

B.

False statements made as basis of imposing tax or assessment shall be punishable by
a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Fifty Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in
the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

Section 146

Reserved

Section 147

Deceptive Business Practices

It shall be unlawful to, in the course of business, intentionally:
1. Use or possess for use a false weight or measure, or any other device for falsely
determining or recording any quality or quantity; or
2. Sell, offer, or expose for sale, or deliver less than the represented quality or
quantity of any commodity or service; or
3. Take or attempt to take more than the represented quantity of any commodity or
service when as buyer he furnishes the weight or measure; or
4. Sell, offer or expose for sale adulterated or mislabeled commodities:

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B.

a. “adulterated” means varying from the standard of composition or quality
prescribed by law or commercial usage; or
b. “mislabeled” means varying from the standard of truth or disclosure in
labeling prescribed by law or commercial usage; or
5. Make a substantial false or misleading statement in any advertisement addressed
to the public or a substantial segment thereof for the purpose of promoting the
purchase or sale of property or services; or
6. Make a false or misleading written statement for the purpose of obtaining
property or credit; or
7. Make a false or misleading written statement for the purpose of promoting the
sales of securities, or omit information required by law to be disclosed in written
documents relating to securities.
B.

Deceptive business practice shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five
Thousand Fifty Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term
not exceeding three (3) months, or both.

C.

It is an affirmative defense to deceptive business practice that the defendant's conduct
was not knowingly or recklessly deceptive.

D.

Upon a second or subsequent offense, banishment for a period of not more than ten
(10) years may be imposed in addition to the punishment authorized above.

Section 148
A.

Defrauding Creditors

It shall be unlawful to:
1. Destroy, remove, conceal, encumber, transfer, or otherwise deal with property
subject to a security interest with the intent to hinder enforcement of that interest;
or
2. Deal with property with the intent to defeat or obstruct the operation of any law
relating to administration of property for the benefit of creditors; or knowingly
falsify any writing or record relating to the property; or knowingly misrepresent
or refuse to disclose to a person entitled to administer property for the benefit of
creditors, the existence, amount or location of the property, or any other
information which the actor could be legally required to furnish in relation to such
administration.

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Defrauding creditors shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding three
(3) months, or both.

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Section 149

Securing Execution of Documents by Deception

A.

It shall be unlawful to intentionally, and by deception, cause another to execute any
instrument affecting or likely to affect the pecuniary interest of any person.

B.

Securing execution of documents by deception shall be punishable by a fine not
exceeding Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal
jail for a term not exceeding three (3) months, or both.

Section 150
A.

Criminal Usury

It shall be unlawful to intentionally provide financing or make loans at a rate of
interest higher than the following:
1. If the amount to which the interest applies is less than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) or the period of the loan or financing is less than one (1) year, or both,
the rate of interest shall not exceed a 24% per annum simple interest rate.
2. If the amount to which the interest applies is greater than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) or the period of the loan or financing is greater than one (1) year, or
both, the rate of interest shall not exceed an 18% per annum simple interest rate.
Criminal usury shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding three
(3) months, or both. The victim shall be entitled to restitution for double the actual
amount of interest which was actually paid and cancellation of all interest owing for
the term of the financing.

Unlawful Dealing with Property by a Fiduciary

A.

It shall be unlawful to knowingly deal with property that has been entrusted to one in
a fiduciary capacity, or property of the Tribal government or of a financial institution,
in a manner which is known to be a violation of his fiduciary duty, or which involves
a substantial risk or loss to the owner or to a person for whose benefit the property
was entrusted.

B.

As used in this section, “fiduciary” includes a trustee, guardian, executor,
administrator, receiver or any person carrying on fiduciary functions on behalf of a
corporation or other organization which is a fiduciary.

C.

Unlawful dealing with property by a fiduciary shall be punishable by a fine not
exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail
for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

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B.

A.

It shall be unlawful to knowingly make a materially false or misleading statement to
obtain property or credit for oneself or another or to keep some other person from
obtaining credit.

B.

Making a false credit report shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($250.00), or by imprisonment in the Tribal jail for a term not exceeding
three (3) months, or both.

Section 153

Reserved

Section 154

Reserved

Section 155

Reserved

Section 156

Reserved

Section 157

Reserved

Section 158

Reserved

Section 159

Reserved

Section 160

Reserved

Section 161

Reserved

Section 162

Reserved

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CHAPTER 2: CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

Section 201
A.

Assault in the First Degree

It shall be unlawful to wrongfully, purposely, knowingly, or recklessly under
circumstances manifesting indifference to the value of human life, to:
1. Attempt to cause or cause serious bodily injury to another; or
2. To use a deadly weapon with the intent to cause serious bodily injury, or with the
intent to put in fear of imminent serious bodily injury with the apparent ability to
do so.

B.

Assault in the first degree shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one
(1) year, or banishment for a term of not less than one (1) year, nor more than ten (10)
years, or any combination of the above punishments.

Section 202
A.

Assault in the Second Degree

It shall be unlawful to wrongfully, purposely, knowingly, or recklessly:
1. Attempt to cause or cause bodily injury to another; or
2. Negligently cause bodily injury to another with a weapon; or
3. Attempt by a show of force or violence to put another in fear of imminent bodily
injury with the apparent ability to do so; or
4. Recklessly endanger another by an act or omission to act which threatens to cause
serious bodily injury to another, whether or not such harm actually occurs.
Assault in the second degree shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to
exceed one (1) year, or both.

Mayhem

A.

It shall be unlawful to wrongfully, purposely, or knowingly deprive a human being of
a member of his body or render it useless, or to cut out or disable the tongue, put out
an eye or eyes, or slit the nose, ear or lip of another.

B.

Mayhem shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one (1)

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year, or banishment for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than life, or any
combination of the above punishments.

Section 204
A.

Verbal or Written Assault

It shall be unlawful to threaten verbally or in writing to commit any offense involving
violence with apparent ability to do so:
1. With intent to terrorize another or place such other in fear of imminent serious
bodily injury or
2. To cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public
transportation, or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience.
Verbal or written assault shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one
(1) year, or both.

Verbal Abuse by a Caretaker

A.

It shall be unlawful for a caretaker to verbally abuse any person entrusted to the care
of the caretaker, or knowingly cause, secure, or permit an act of verbal abuse to be
done.

B.

Verbal abuse by a caretaker shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one
(1) year, or both.

C.

For the purpose of this section, “verbal abuse” means the repeated use of words,
sounds, or other forms of communication by a caretaker, including but not limited to,
language, gestures, actions or behaviors, that are calculated to humiliate or intimidate
or cause fear, embarrassment, shame, or degradation to the person entrusted to the
care of the caretaker.

Section 206
A.

Omission to Provide for a Child

It shall be unlawful, unless otherwise provided for by law, for any parent, guardian,
or person having custody or control of a child as defined by tribal statute who
willfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter,
monetary child support, medical attendance, payment of court-ordered day care or
payment of court-ordered medical insurance costs for such child which is imposed by
law.

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B.

B.

Omission to provide for a child shall include any person obligated to make child
support payments who willfully and without lawful excuse becomes delinquent in
said child support payments and such delinquent child support accrues without
payment by the obligor for a period of one (1) year, or exceeds Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00).

C.

Omission to provide for a child shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to
exceed six (6) months, or both. Any subsequent conviction pursuant to this section
shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by
a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one (1) year, or both.

D.

As used in this section, the duty to furnish medical attendance shall mean that the
parent or person having custody or control of a child must furnish medical treatment
in such manner and on such occasions as an ordinarily prudent person, solicitous for
the welfare of a child, would provide; such parent or person having custody or control
of a child is not criminally liable for failure to furnish medical attendance for every
minor or trivial complaint with which the child may be afflicted.

E.

It shall be unlawful for any person to leave the jurisdiction to avoid providing
necessary food, clothing, shelter, court-ordered monetary child support, or medical
attendance for such child. Violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a fine
not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the
Tribal jail not to exceed one (1) year, or both.

F.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean a child is endangered for the sole
reason the parent, guardian or person having custody or control of a child, in good
faith, selects and depends upon spiritual means alone through prayer, in accordance
with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination, for the
treatment or cure of disease or remedial care of such child; provided, that medical
care shall be provided where permanent physical damage could result to such child;
and that the laws, rules, and regulations relating to communicable diseases and
sanitary matters are not violated.

It shall be unlawful for a person who is the parent, guardian, or person having custody
or control over a child as defined by tribal statute, to knowingly permit physical or
sexual abuse of a child or to knowingly permit a child to be present at a location
where alcoholic beverages or intoxicating substances are being consumed or ingested
or where a controlled dangerous substance is present or is being manufactured or
attempted to be manufactured as defined by tribal statute. However, it is an
affirmative defense to this section if the person had a reasonable apprehension that
any action to stop the abuse would result in substantial bodily harm to the person or
the child.

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B.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any parent, guardian or other person
having custody or control of a child for the sole reason that the parent, guardian or
other person in good faith selects and depends upon spiritual means or prayer for the
treatment or cure of disease or remedial care for such child. This subsection shall in
no way limit or modify the protections afforded said child in Section 206 of this Act
or in the Tribe's child protection laws.

C.

Child Endangerment shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one
(1) year, or both.

Section 208

Child Neglect

It shall be unlawful:
A.

For a parent, guardian, or other person supervising the care or custody of a minor
child to negligently, carelessly, or knowingly fail a duty to provide care, safety,
protection, or support for the child; or

B.

For a parent, guardian, or other person supervising the care or custody of a minor
child to negligently, carelessly, or knowingly fail a duty to require the child to
maintain school attendance.

C.

Child Neglect shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed Thirty (30)
days, or both.

Failure To Provide Support

A.

It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or person having custody of a child or
other dependent to, without lawful excuse, fail to furnish or provide necessary food,
clothing, health, shelter, monetary child support, or medical attendance to a child or
other dependent.

B.

Failure To Provide Support shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed Thirty
(30) days, or both.

A.

Truancy

It shall be unlawful for a parent of a minor who is over the age of six years and under
the age of 18 years to neglect or refuse to cause or compel such a minor to attend and

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comply with the rules of a public, private or other school of the parent's choosing in
which the minor is enrolled.
B.

It shall be unlawful for any minor who is over the age of six and who has not finished
four years of high school work to neglect or refuse to attend and comply with the
rules of some public, private or other school or receive an education by other means
for the full term the schools of the district in which the minor attends are in session,
provided that this section shall not apply if any such minor is:
1. Prevented from attending school because of mental or physical disability, as
determined by the board of education of the district, upon a certificate of the
school physician or public health physician or, if no such physician is available, a
duly licensed and practicing physician;
2. Excused from attending school, due to an emergency, by the principal of the
school in which the minor is enrolled, at the request of the parent of the minor;
3. Excused from attending school by:
1. The administrator of the school or district where the minor attends school;
and
2. The parent of the minor.
Provided, further, that no minor shall be excused from attending school by such
joint agreement between the school administrator and the parent of the minor
unless and until it has been determined that such action is in the best interest of
the minor and/or the community and that such minor shall thereafter be under the
supervision of the parent until the minor has reached the age of 18 years; and
4. Observing religious holy days if, prior to the absence, the parent of the minor
submits a written request for the absence. The school district shall excuse a
student pursuant to this subsection for the days on which the religious holy days
are observed and for the days in which the student must travel to and from the site
where the student will observe the holy days.

C.

Any parent convicted of violating this section shall be punished by a fine of not more
than $500.00, plus costs, or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or by both
such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day of violation shall constitute a separate
offense.

D.

Any minor convicted of violating this section shall be punished on the first offense by
a fine of not more than $50.00, on the second offense by a fine of not more than
$100.00, and on every subsequent offense by a fine of not more than $500.00, plus
costs. Each separate day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

It shall be unlawful to:

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Homicide in the First Degree

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1. Purposely, knowingly and wrongfully with the malice aforethought cause the
death of another human being , or
2. Cause the death of another human being due to the commission or attempted
commission of a felony or offense punishable by banishment.
B.

Homicide in the first degree shall be punishable by a fine of Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), or by a term of imprisonment in the Tribal jail not to exceed one (1)
year; or by banishment for a period not less than ten (10) years nor more than life; or
any combination of the above.

Section 212
A.

Homicide in the Second Degree

It shall be unlawful to:
1. Recklessly or negligently with disregard of the possible consequence of ones
conduct to cause the death of another human being; or
2. Cause the death of another human being by operating a motor vehicle in a
reckless, negligent, or careless manner, or while under the influence of an
alcoholic beverage, intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance, or any drug, to a
degree which renders the person incapable of safely driving a vehicle.
a. A blood alcohol content in excess of .10 shall create a rebuttable
presumption that the person was under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage.
b. For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is any self-propelled vehicle
and includes, but is not limited to, any automobile, truck, van, motorcycle,
train, engine, watercraft, aircraft or snowmobile.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aiowa_oklahoma%3A2b358812422e15fe. Public record. Not legal advice.
