Jurisdiction

Courtesy: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Tribal courts have jurisdiction in Indian Country, which includes reservations and trust lands owned by the tribe.

Criminal jurisdiction is limited to offenses committed by Indians on tribal lands.

Civil jurisdiction is broader. Tribal courts handle all kinds of non-criminal disputes that
arise in their jurisdiction.

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Who has jurisdiction if a non-Indian commits a crime in Indian Country?

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What happens if an Indian leaves Indian Country property and commits an offense?

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What type of civil cases are heard by tribal courts?

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