Title: What Are Tribal Courts? | Parnall & Adams Law
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What Are Tribal Courts? April 6, 2020, by Parnall and Adams Law
Native American tribes in the U.S. have unique legal and political status. Because they are sovereign nations, they have certain immunities, privileges, and powers under the law. This means they also have their own legal systems and courts. Most tribes have their own methods of government while also being subject to certain U.S. laws, making their legal system particularly complex and requiring specially-trained attorneys, judges, and other legal personnel to properly adjudicate each case. In most instances, legal issues falling under tribal jurisdiction are decided in the tribal court system, which is equipped to handle them while considering all applicable state, federal and tribal laws to which the case may be subject. Though these courts are designed to ensure that tribal rights are represented, they deliver impartial decisions while considering all evidence and circumstances surrounding each case. Types Of Cases Handle In Tribal Courts
Tribal courts handle a wide variety of cases, some of which are particular to Native American tribes. Others relate more broadly to common legal issues, such as insurance matters and employment, though each one is considered through the lens of tribal jurisdiction.