2.04.040 [Rule 1] Scope and Applicability
(a) These Rules govern proceedings in the Tribal Court of the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation.
(b) These Rules apply to civil actions and proceedings, to criminal cases and proceedings, to contempt proceedings and to juvenile proceedings.
(c) These Rules do not apply to preliminary examinations in criminal cases; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation or parole; issuance of warrants for arrest; criminal summonses and search warrants; and proceedings covering release on bail.
(d) The Tribal Court may apply the interpretation of similar provisions of the Federal Rules of Evidence in construing these rules. The Tribal Court shall look to the Federal Rules of Evidence for guidance on any matter not covered by these Rules.