Mohegan Tribal Court - Trial Court
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The Mohegan Tribal Court - Trial Court is a tribal court in Connecticut. The trial court is a division of the Mohegan Tribal Court. The tribal court is composed of a trial court and a court of appeals. The trial court exercises original jurisdiction over all cases heard in the tribal court. The court is presided over by a single judge. Furthermore, rulings made by either division are subject to review by the council of elders.[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]
Jurisdiction
The Mohegan Tribal Court has the following jurisdiction:[1]
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The Mohegan Tribal Court is a court of general jurisdiction over those types of cases for which the Tribal Council has enacted enabling legislation that do not relate to the Gaming activities of the Tribe. The Tribal Court has jurisdiction over all lands of the Mohegan Reservation.[4] |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mohegan Tribe, "Mohegan Tribal Court," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of the Interior, "Tribal Court Systems," accessed February 21, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of the Interior, "Court of Indian Offenses," accessed February 21, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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
