2.02.040 [Rule 1] Filing and Notice

(a) The original written complaint, petition, answer, summons, motion, argument, agreement, order or other document served upon a party during a case in Tribal Court shall be filed with the Court Clerk.

(b) A party who files any document with the Court Clerk in a lawsuit shall give a copy of the same document to every other party in the case. If a party is represented by counsel, all documents except the complaint and summons shall be given to counsel, instead of the party. Delivery of a copy as required by this Rule may be made either by giving it to the party or counsel in person or by mailing it first class, postage paid, to the party's or counsel's correct address.

(c) Every decision and order of the court shall be written by a judge or court clerk staff and signed by a judge. The Court Clerk shall file a copy and give or send a copy of each ruling to each party and counsel in the case.