FORT PECK TRIBAL COURT
OF APPEALS
FORT PECK INDIAN RESERVATION
ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES
POPLAR, MONTANA
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In re: The Matter of B. F. (d.o.b.03/02/83) |
APPEAL NO. 345 |
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ORDER DENYING APPEAL
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A NOTICE OF APPEAL having been filed by Leighton Reum, Lay Advocate, on behalf of the above referenced minor, from an Order to Take Youth into Custody, issued by The Honorable Marvin Youpee, on February 22, 2000, and good cause appearing therefore, the said Petition is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1. On or about March 10, 2000, the Fort Peck Tribal Prosecutor's office filed a Motion to Dismiss citing 'prosecutorial discretion'. The prosecutorial discretion is based upon the fact that the alleged victim had filed a notarized affidavit stating that she did not wish to pursue the charge. According, the appeal filed herein has been rendered moot.
Dated this 12th day of April, 2000.
FOR THE FORT PECK COURT OF APPEALS
BY____________________________________
Gary P. Sullivan
Chief Justice