(a) A civil infraction proceeding is initiated by the issuance, service, and filing of a Notice of Civil Infraction.

(b) A Notice of Civil Infraction may be issued and served by a Tribal Enforcement Officer when the civil infraction occurs in the officer’s presence.

(c) The Tribal Court may issue a Notice of Civil Infraction if a Tribal Enforcement Officer files with the Court a written statement that the civil infraction was committed. The notice shall be served in accordance with the Tribal Court rules.

(d) A Notice of Civil Infraction issued by a Tribal Enforcement Officer shall be filed with the Tribal Court within seventy-two (72) hours of issuance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. A Notice of Civil Infraction not filed within the time limits prescribed in this section may be dismissed without prejudice. [Res. 2012-27; 2008 Code § 3.2.4]