Title: What Are Tribal Courts? | Parnall & Adams Law
Headings: What Are Tribal Courts?
What Are Tribal Courts?
Types Of Cases Handle In Tribal Courts
Jurisdictional Issues
Land Issues
638 Contract Issues
Insurance Issues
Employee and Personnel Issues
Compliance Issues
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Content: Tribal courts help determine the boundaries and ownership of land, enforce relevant laws as organizations build on the land, and otherwise ensure the fair use of tribal land in a variety of situations so that all parties involved can benefit. 638 Contract Issues
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has been named the primary provider of health care to Native American tribes. Tribe members can be given funds that the IHS would have otherwise used for direct health care services. However, this money is often not distributed according to established 638 contracts. This financial support is often critical to helping communities flourish, and tribal courts are responsible for adjudicating cases related to IHS funding. Insurance Issues
Insurance-related cases that impact Native Americans are influenced by where an accident occurred, whether it occurred while on the job, and who is responsible for making an insurance claim in the first place. Tribal courts are specially equipped to handle these cases, as attorneys arguing cases before these courts understand how various tribal and federal laws impact each situation and the people involved in it. Employee and Personnel Issues
Workplaces on tribal land are subject to unique regulations, with tribal and federal laws applying in different ways to particular situations. As a result, these cases can be challenging for attorneys unfamiliar with tribal law to litigate. Tribal courts are largely responsible for hearing these cases, necessitating the support of attorneys who are well versed in how tribal and federal laws interact to govern employment issues.