Section YAE.02.06 — Parties

(a) In the absence of a specific provision in this ordinance or a court order to the contrary, all affected persons shall be parties to a court proceeding under this ordinance. After termination of parental rights, no parent whose rights have been terminated shall be entitled to notice. If paternity has not been established, no notice of any further proceedings regarding the youth need to be served on putative father(s), except in exceptional cases as determined by the court.

(b) The Tribe shall be represented by the Tribe's legal staff and/or ICW.

(c) Any party may be represented by an attorney or lay advocate, at the party's expense, provided the attorney or lay advocate is admitted to practice before the court.