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: Working with an attorney who understands how tribal courts operate and handle each type of case ensures that you’ll receive the best support possible when dealing with the following situations. Jurisdictional Issues
Native American sovereignty and jurisdiction have often been challenged, resulting in legal battles over encroachment and unlawful infringement on rights. Tribal courts handle cases related to tax issues, intergovernmental agreements, and other forms of litigation related to tribal rights, ensuring rights are upheld and taken into proper consideration. Land Issues
More and more businesses are taking advantage of the opportunity to do business on tribal land. While this represents intriguing new economic options for tribes and companies alike, it also opens the door for issues related to land use. 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.