12.02.050 False Statements and Fraud

(a) Signatures. When a person signs and files any document with the Tribal Court, the Court will assume that the signature indicates the person swears to the truth of the filing or document as far as that person knows or is informed. The signature also indicates that person understands that penalties for perjury can be imposed if the document contains a deliberate falsehood.

(b) Fraudulent Conduct. If a person engages in fraudulent conduct during a probate proceeding, anyone harmed by that conduct may bring an action for damages or other remedies against the person carrying out the fraud and against anyone who has benefitted from the fraud whether innocent or not. A claim for fraud will be barred unless commenced within five years after the discovery of the fraud. This section does not apply to any fraud that may have been committed against a deceased during his/her lifetime and which may affect the distribution of the estate.