CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—LAW AND ORDER (parts 10 to 13) > PART 11—COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES AND LAW AND ORDER CODE > SUBPART K—Minor-in-Need-of-Care Procedure (§11.1100 to §11.1115) > 11.1109—Summons.

11.1109—Summons.

(a) At least five working days prior to the adjudicatory hearing for a minor-in-need-of-care, the children's court shall issue summons to:
(1) The minor;
(2) The minor's parents, guardian or custodian; and
(3) Any person the children's court or the minor believes necessary for the proper adjudication of the hearing.
(b) The summons shall contain the name of the court; the title of the proceedings, and the date, time and place of the hearing.
(c) A copy of the petition shall be attached to the summons.
(d) The summons shall be delivered personally by a tribal law enforcement officer or appointee of the children's court. If the summons cannot be delivered personally, the court may deliver it by certified mail.