LAW AND ORDER CODE REVISION
Discussion on August 17, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
During Tribal Council Meeting
Notice: All Tribal Members
The Ponca Tribal Council will be reviewing proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Law and Order Code. The revisions are being considered because the Law & Justice Committee wants to ensure that the numbering of the Code is uniform throughout the Code.
The revisions to Title 2 that are being considered include but are not limited to the following:
- Changing the format from Rules to Sections to conform to the Code
- Added a Section on Waiver of Service, Sealing and Unsealing Court Records, and Burdens of Proof; Standards of Review, Standard of Review, and Certifications of Question of Law
- Requires legal counsel to file a notice of appearance or file a pleading or motion
- Expanded the section on Motions and Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal
Click here to view the proposed revisions. A complete copy of the proposed revisions is available at the tribal offices, or on the Ponca Website, www.poncatribe-ne.gov or one may be obtained by contacting Jan Colwell, Tribal Council Secretary at 402-857-3391.
There will be a discussion by Tribal Council that is open for public comment on August 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.
Written comments will be accepted until August 10, 2026. The written comments may be emailed to janc@poncatribe-ne.gov or mailed to
Jan Colwell,
P.O. Box 288
Niobrara, NE 68760