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Mohegan Tribal Court System
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The Mohegan Tribal Court System is a system of tribal courts in Connecticut. The system consists of two separate courts, the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court and the Mohegan Tribal Court. Both of these courts are subdivided into trial and appellate courts. A ruling made by the appellate division of the gaming disputes court is final; however, a ruling by the appellate division of the tribal court is subject to review by the council of elders review.
The gaming disputes court deals exclusively with gambling and other casino-related issues and the tribal court handles all other cases which fall under the jurisdiction of the tribe. The offices of the Mohegan Tribe are located in Uncasville, Connecticut.[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 System
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
