5-16-9. DEFINITIONS.

The word “official proceeding” means any proceeding before a legislative, judicial, administrative or other Tribal or government body or official authorized by law to take evidence under oath or affirmation, including a Notary Public or other person taking evidence in connection with any proceeding described in this sentence.

The word “public servant” means any officer or employee of the Tribe, United States government or any state government, including judges and Tribal leaders, and any person participating as a juror, advisor, consultant, or otherwise, in performing a governmental function, but the term does not include witnesses.