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Tribal Code of the MHA Nation

Official Code of Laws Enacted by the MHA Nation Tribal Council

This page contains the official Code of Laws enacted by the MHA Nation Tribal Council. Here, you can explore current legal provisions as well as upcoming legislative updates that shape and protect our sovereign governance.

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The Tribal Code is the foundation of law for the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. Enacted by the Tribal Council, it governs all aspects of life on the Fort Berthold Reservation, including public safety, commerce, environment, and family law.

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Full Tribal Code

Title Chapter Updated
Title 1 – Tribal CodeChapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Administration
Chapter 3 - Evidence
Chapter 4 - Reserved		June 1, 2025
Title II - Civil RulesChapter 1 - Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 2 - Repossession Procedure
Chapter 3 - Small Claims Court
Chapter 4 - Rights to PARTICIPATE		June 1, 2025
Title III - Criminal ActionsChapter I - Rules of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 2 - Criminal Code
Chapter 3 - Sentences
Chapter 4 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic
Chapter 5 - Weapons Laws
Chapter 6 - Drug Laws
Chapter 7 - Extradition
Chapter 8 - Pow Wow Ordinance
Chapter 9 - Reserved		July 1, 2025
Title IV Juvenile LawsChapter I - Current Law
Title V Family LawsChapter I - Commitments
Chapter 2 - Guardianships
Chapter 3 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 4 - Child Support (Repealed)
Chapter 5 - Probate
Chapter 6 - Child Welfare Code (Repealed)
Chapter 7 - Name Change
Chapter 8 - Reserved
Chapter 9 - Adoption Code
Chapter 18 - Domestic Violence Code
Chapter 24 - Tribal Parentage Act
Chapter 25 - Tribal Child Support Act
Chapter 26 - Tribal Child Support Guidelines
Title VI Claims and DamagesChapter I - Obligations Imposed by Law
Chapter 2 - Damages
Chapter 3 - Civil Claims
Chapter 4 - Landlord Tenant
Chapter 5 - Foreclosure
Title VII Business and LicensesChapter 1 -Business Enterprises
Chapter 2 - Licensing
Chapter 3 - Employment (TERO)
Chapter 4 - Gaming
Chapter 5 - Tax Laws
Chapter 6 - Alcohol Beverages
Title VIII Health and SafetyChapter I - Health and Education
Chapter 2 - Recreation and Sports
Chapter 3 - Dog Registration and Rabies Control
Chapter 4 - Pesticide Code
Chapter 5 - Bee Keeping
Chapter 6 - Flood Damage
Title IX Game and FishChapter I - Current Law
Title X HighwayChapter I - Current Law
Title XII - ElectionsChapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Eligibility of Voters and Candidates
Chapter 3 - Registration of Voters
Chapter 4 - Tribal Election Board and Segment
Election Committees
Chapter 5 - Procedures for Voting at Segment Polling Places
Chapter 6 - Procedures for Resident Voting By Absentee Ballot
Chapter 7 - Canvassing of Ballots
Chapter 8 - Special Runoff Elections
Chapter 9 Contest of Election
Title XIV - Child Welfare CodeChapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Conduct of Hearings
Chapter 3 - Children and Family Services
Chapter 4 - Reports, Investigation, and Removal
Chapter 5 - Intervention and Transfer of Case
Under the Indian Child Welfare Act
Chapter 6 - Youth-In-Need-Of-Care Dependency Proceedings
Chapter 7 - Foster Care Licensing Standards
Chapter 8 - Permanent Legal Guardianship
Chapter 9 - Termination of Parental Rights
Chapter 10 - Reserved
Chapter 11 - Emancipation
Title XV - Law Enforcement

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Records Office

Tribal Administration
307 5th Avenue
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-8111

Legal Department

Tribal Administration Building
404 Frontage Road
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-8261

Legislative Aide

Janie Schroeder-Herman
Project Manager/Legislative Aide
Office of Councilwoman Mayer, MD
(701) 627-6418