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APPLICABLE LAW
The applicable law governing the petition for release of per capita funds is the HO-CHUNK
NATION PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION ORDINANCE, 2 HCC § 12 (2003). Pursuant to Paragraph 8c of the
HO-CHUNK NATION PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION ORDINANCE, monies held in the Trust Fund of a
minor or legally incompetent member may be available for the benefit of a beneficiary’s health,
education and welfare when the needs of such person are not met through other Tribal funds or other
state or federal public entitlement programs, and upon a finding of special need by the Ho-Chunk
Nation Trial Court. By the authority of the HO-CHUNK NATION PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION
ORDINANCE, Paragraph 8c, I provide this written request to the Court for the release and
disbursement of funds on behalf of the minor child/ward listed in this petition. I understand that
access to my minor child/ward trust fund is restricted and swear that this is a last resort in
providing for the care and needs of my minor child/ward.
JURISDICTION & PETITIONER RESPONSIBILITY
I, as the parent or legal guardian of the minor child/ward listed above, do hereby, on behalf
of the minor child/ward, recognize and consent to the jurisdiction of the Court. I request that
the Court enter an Order for the release of per capita funds based on this petition satisfying
the requirements of the HO-CHUNK NATION PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION ORDINANCE, Paragraph 8c.
I pledge that the funds, if released, will be used for the benefit of the minor or legally incompetent
tribal member. I understand that as the parent or legal guardian, I shall maintain and produce
records sufficient to demonstrate that the funds disbursed were expended as required by the
HO-CHUNK NATION PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION ORDINANCE and any applicable federal law.
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