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(1) A Tribal public servant commits the offense of official misconduct when in his or her official capacity he or she commits any of the following acts:

(a) Purposely or negligently fails to perform any mandatory duty as required by law or by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(b) Knowingly performs an act in his or her official capacity which he or she knows is forbidden by law;

(c) With the purpose to obtain advantage for himself or herself or another, performs an act in excess of his or her lawful authority;

(d) Solicits or knowingly accepts for the performance of any act a fee or reward which he or she knows is not authorized by law.

(2) Official misconduct is a Class D offense.

(3) A public servant who has been charged as provided in this section may be suspended from his or her office without pay pending final judgment.