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8.2.1.110 Detention

No person shall be detained, jailed or imprisoned under this Code for a period longer than seventy-two (72) hours (exclusive Saturdays and Sundays and holidays) without preliminary (arraignment) hearing before the Tribal Court and shall be released from custody after seventy-two (72) hours if no hearing is held and no temporary commitment order is issued. During the period of detention, the person may be taken under protective custody to a treatment center if, in the opinion of the Officer, this procedure is necessary for the well-being of the arrested or detained party. If a longer time than seventy-two (72) hours is needed before being brought before a Judge, the person shall be released on his own recognizance or bail pending time of arraignment.