Each person admitted to practice as a Spokesperson before the Muckleshoot Court of Justice shall take the Oath of Admission attached to this Ordinance:

OATH OF ADMISSION

MUCKLESHOOT COURT OF JUSTICE

I, ______________________________, do solemnly swear and affirm:

1) I will read the Muckleshoot Tribal Code and be familiar with those portions of the Code that apply to my practice before the Court;

2) I will support the Constitution of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe in all respects;

3) I will abide by the laws established by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the rules established by the Muckleshoot Court of Justice;

4) I will at all times maintain the respect due the Muckleshoot Court of Justice and its officers and staff;

5) I will not appear in any suit or proceeding which shall appear to me to be unjust, nor shall I present any defense except as I believe to be honestly debatable under the laws of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe;

6) I will employ such means only as are consistent with truth and honor and will never seek to mislead the Court or jury by false statements in Court or any other judicial proceeding;

7) I will abstain from any offensive conduct in the Muckleshoot Court of Justice or in any other judicial proceeding;

8) I shall uphold and maintain a Code of Ethics consistent with licensed attorneys in the State of Washington whenever practicing before the Muckleshoot Court of Justice or in any other judicial proceeding.