(b) The defendant may answer in writing any day prior to the hearing, and serve a copy on the
plaintiff prior to the hearing.
Section 28-7 Continuance in Cases Involving the Secretary
28-7.01 Continuance in Cases Involving the Secretary. Except by agreement of all parties, there shall be no
continuance in cases involving the Secretary which would interfere with the requirement in 28-8.01 (2) that
the property shall be restored to the plaintiff not later than 60 days after the date of service of the summons
and complaint.
Section 28-8 Judgment
28-8.01 Judgment.
(a) If there is a finding of the Court in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, judgment
shall be entered for the restoration of the property.
(b) The judgment shall declare forfeiture of the lease, agreement or tenancy.
(c) The Court shall assess damages caused by forcible entry, forcible detainer or unlawful detainer
and the amount of any rent due and issue a judgment for twice the amount of the damages plus
unpaid rent.
(d) Any money judgment shall be enforced in conformity with Chapter 4 of the Law and Order Code.
(e) Any judgment granting the restoration of the property of the plaintiff may be enforced
immediately against the defendant, and the judgment shall be a sufficient order to request and
receive the assistance of the Tribal Police to carry out the order, and no special order of the
Court shall be necessary to do so.
(f) In all cases involving the Secretary, the property shall be restored to the plaintiff not later than
60 days after the date of service of the summons and complaint.
Section 28-9 Criminal Penalties
28-9.01 Criminal Violations. Any persons guilty of forcible entry or forcible detainer may also be subject to
the criminal offenses under Chapters 10 and 12 of this Code.
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