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Section PRP.04.13 — Notice

(a) If notice of a hearing on any petition or other matter is required and except for specific notice requirements as otherwise provided, the petitioner shall cause notice of the time and place of hearing of any petition to be given to any interested person or their advocate if they have appeared by advocate or requested that notice be sent to their advocate. Notice shall be given:

(1) By mailing a copy thereof at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing by certified, registered or ordinary first class mail addressed to the person being notified at the post office address given in their demand for notice, if any, or at their office or place of residence, if known;

(2) By delivering a copy thereof to the person being notified personally at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing; or

(3) If the address, or identity of any person is not known and cannot be ascertained by reasonable diligence, by posting a copy of the notice in at least three conspicuous public places on the reservation at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.

(b) The Court for good cause shown may provide for a different method or time of serving notice for any hearing.

(c) Proof of the giving of notice shall be made at or before the hearing and filed in the proceeding.

(d) A person, including a guardian ad litem, or other fiduciary, may waive notice by a writing signed by the person or their attorney and filed in the proceeding.