Mohegan Tribal Court - Council of Elders Review
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The Mohegan Tribal Court - Council of Elders Review is a tribal court in Connecticut. It is the supreme judicial body of the Mohegan Tribal Court, with ultimate jurisdiction over cases heard in that court. The council of elders does not hear appeals, but they have the power, in some instances, to issue advisory opinions or to review rulings made by the trial court or the court of appeals.[1]
About tribal courts
There were approximately 400 tribal courts in the United States as of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.[2] These courts can hear both criminal and civil cases regarding tribal code. Tribes that do not establish their own court may use a regional Court of Indian Offenses. These are also known as CFR Courts, since they were established by the Code of Federal Regulations.[3]
See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- U.S. Department of the Interior - Tribal Court Systems
- Tribal Law and Policy Institute - Tribal Court Clearinghouse
- Mohegan Tribal Court
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Connecticut • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Connecticut
State courts:
Connecticut Supreme Court • Connecticut Appellate Court • Connecticut Superior Court • Connecticut Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Connecticut • Connecticut judicial elections • Judicial selection in Connecticut
