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What is the Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts?

April 26, 2017Courts jurisdiction tribal

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What is the Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts?

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Generally, tribal courts have civil jurisdiction over Indians and non-Indians who either reside or do business on federal Indian reservations. They also have criminal jurisdiction over violations of tribal laws committed by tribal members residing or doing business on the reservation.

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Tribal courts have civil jurisdiction over Indians and non-Indians who either reside or do business on the reservation. Tribal courts have criminal jurisdiction over tribal offenses occurring, and committed by American Indians in Indian Country.