7.10.020 Service of the citation.
(1) The citation may be served on the person in the following manner:
(a) Personal service; or
(b) Mailing the citation by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the person at his or her mailing address if known, or such other place which is believed to give the occupant or owner actual notice of the citation by the enforcement officer.
(2) Service is deemed effective on the date of the personal service or when the certified mail is either delivered or delivery is attempted. If the return mail receipt is returned unsigned, then service shall be deemed effective on the date three days following deposit in the mail.
(3) Where service of any notice required under this title is effectuated in compliance with this section and with due process the asserted failure of any person to receive the notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this title.
(4) A copy of a citation and, if applicable, the proof of service shall be filed with the tribal court within 72 hours of issuance, excluding weekends and holidays. If the tribal court within this time frame does not receive the citation, the tribal court may dismiss the citation without prejudice. [Ord. 12-15-2021A § 2.2, 2021.]