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If you cannot afford the filing fee, ask the Clerk for a fee waiver

application.

Give your copies to the Clerk and ask her to stamp them as “Filed.”

Keep the copies in a safe place.

Mail a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff.

Send a copy of your completed Answer to the Plaintiff by U.S. mail,

postage prepaid.

Go to any hearing the Court sets.

Be sure to check your mail often for any notices from the Court.

If the Court sets a hearing, bring your stamped copy of your Answer

with you to Court.

Arrive at Court at least 15 minutes before your scheduled hearing and

check in with the Clerk. Dress like you were going to an important

job interview.

Be prepared to explain to the Court any issues you have with the

Complaint and anything you denied to the Court in your Answer.

Where can I get more information?

The Laws of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes contain the law on filing

civil cases. The laws concerning civil actions can be found in Title IV. CSKT

Laws Codified can be found online at

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