California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §1732: For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Applicant” means the person or persons who can bring an action to enforce a tribal court money judgment.

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This statute defines terms used in a chapter governing enforcement of tribal court money judgments in civil actions, including definitions of applicant, respondent, due process, tribal court, and related concepts.

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For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Applicant” means the person or persons who can bring an action to enforce a tribal court money judgment. (b) “Civil action or proceeding” means any action or proceeding that is not criminal, except for those actions or proceedings expressly excluded by subdivision (b) of Section 1731. (c) “Due process” includes, but is not limited to, the right to be represented by legal counsel, to receive reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to present evidence and argument to an impartial decisionmaker. (d) “Good cause” means a substantial reason, taking into account the prejudice or irreparable harm a party will suffer if a hearing is not held on an objection or not held within the time periods established by this chapter. (e) “Respondent” means the person or persons against whom an action to enforce a tribal court money judgment can be brought. (f) “Tribal court” means any court or other tribunal of any federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, pueblo, band, or Alaska Native village, duly established under tribal or federal law, including Courts of Indian Offenses organized pursuant to Part 11 of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (g) “Tribal court money judgment” means any written judgment, decree, or order of a tribal court for a specified amount of money that was issued in a civil action or proceeding that is final, conclusive, and enforceable by the tribal court in which it was issued and is duly authenticated in accordance with the laws and procedures of the tribe or tribal court.

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