Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking written comments on proposed revisions to Suquamish Tribal Code Title 8, Chapter 1 “Suquamish Family Court – Youth in Need of Care.”

Click here to see the proposed changes or contact the Office of Tribal Attorney for a paper copy. If approved, the proposed amendments to Suquamish Tribal Code 8.1 will:

• Add a definition of abandonment, at the request of the Child Tribal Welfare Committee.
• Modernize outdated terminology.
• Delete a section of the code no longer utilized regarding settlement conference hearings.

Deadline: Please submit written comments by Sept 16, 2024 to:

• Mail – Office of the Tribal Attorney, STC Chapter 8.1 Comments, P.O. Box 498, Suquamish, WA 98392
• Email – With the subject line “Chapter 8.1 Comments” to bbrueseke@suquamish.nsn.us

Please forward this to any interested parties.