Red Lake Court of Indian Offenses
Law and Order Provisions, Red Lake Reservation (1952 - 1990)

Red Lake Code of Indian Offenses, page 13
Chapter 2

Red Lake Code of Tribal Offenses
Section 1 - Abduction
     Any Indian who shall willfully take away or detain an adult or any minor against his will or without the consent of the parent or guardian having lawful care or charge of him or her, shall be deemed guilty of abduction and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months or to a fine not to exceed $350,00 or both, such imprisonment and fine with cost.  Penalty to be determined by the nature of the offense.

Section 2 - Adultery
     Any Indian who shall have sexual intercourse with another person, either of such persons being married to a third person, shall be deemed guilty of adultery and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days or to a fine not to exceed $50..00 or both such imprisonment and fine and cost.  Penalty imposed to be determined by the nature of the offense.

Section 3 - Assault
     Any Indian who shall attempt or threaten bodily harm to another person through unlawful force or violence shall be deemed guilty of assault, and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period not to exceed five days or to a fine not to exceed $10.00 or to both such imprisonment and fine with cost, and may be required to furnish satisfactory bonds to keep the peace.

Section 4 - Assault with the Intent to Commit Rape
     Any Indian who shall assault a female with the intent to commit rape shall be deemed guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or to a fine not to exceed $360.00 or both such imprisonment and fine with cost.

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