§ 11.1109 - Summons.

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At least five working days prior to the adjudicatory hearing for a minor-in-need-of-care, the children's court shall issue summons to:

The minor;

The minor's parents, guardian or custodian; and

Any person the children's court or the minor believes necessary for the proper adjudication of the hearing.

The summons shall contain the name of the court; the title of the proceedings, and the date, time and place of the hearing.

A copy of the petition shall be attached to the summons.

The summons shall be delivered personally by a tribal law enforcement officer or appointee of the children's court. If the summons cannot be delivered personally, the court may deliver it by certified mail.