1.23.040

A defendant to whom a citation is issued may make a deposit and stipulation of default in lieu of a court appearance at any time prior to the court appearance date. The amount of the deposit shall be determined by an enforcing officer, up to the maximum penalty set in the ordinance charged. By signing the stipulation, the defendant consents to the entry of judgment against him for a penalty not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The person accepting the deposit and stipulation of default shall prepare a receipt showing the purpose for which the deposit was made and shall file the deposit and stipulation of default, together with a copy of the receipt, with the tribal court.