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When was the Blackfeet Law and Order enacted?
When was the Blackfeet Law and Order enacted?
1967
Does the Blackfeet Law and Order Code contain a section that defines jurisdiction?
Does the Blackfeet Law and Order Code contain a section that defines jurisdiction?
Yes, chapter one administration of law and order
Who does the tribe not have jurisdiction over?
Who does the tribe not have jurisdiction over?
non-Indians and Canadian Indians
Define Jurisdiction
Define Jurisdiction
Why is jurisdiction important to tribes?
Why is jurisdiction important to tribes?
Blackfeet Tribal Court is modeled after western style (non-Indian) courts because of what?
Blackfeet Tribal Court is modeled after western style (non-Indian) courts because of what?
The Blackfeet Tribal Court is a court of ______________ jurisdiction?
The Blackfeet Tribal Court is a court of ______________ jurisdiction?
Does the Blackfeet Tribal Court share concurrent jurisdiction with any other entity? If so, who is that entity?
Does the Blackfeet Tribal Court share concurrent jurisdiction with any other entity? If so, who is that entity?
How are changes made to the Blackfeet Law and Order Code?
How are changes made to the Blackfeet Law and Order Code?
How are Judges removed?
How are Judges removed?
Where does the authority to create courts of limited jurisdiction come from?
Where does the authority to create courts of limited jurisdiction come from?
If a person is not happy with a judgement from the Blackfeet Tribal Court what must they do?
If a person is not happy with a judgement from the Blackfeet Tribal Court what must they do?
Does the Blackfeet Tribe recognize common law marriage?
Does the Blackfeet Tribe recognize common law marriage?
What is the maximum sentence a person can receive for a violation of the law?
What is the maximum sentence a person can receive for a violation of the law?
Is it double jeopardy if the Tribe and the Federal Government charge a defendant with crime that originated from the same facts?
Is it double jeopardy if the Tribe and the Federal Government charge a defendant with crime that originated from the same facts?
What does chapter 5 cover?
What does chapter 5 cover?
Blackfeet Tribal Court is an adversarial system, what does that mean in regard to a criminal matter versus a civil matter? Who are the parties?
Blackfeet Tribal Court is an adversarial system, what does that mean in regard to a criminal matter versus a civil matter? Who are the parties?
What chapter covers law enforcement and their duties?
What chapter covers law enforcement and their duties?
When commencing a civil action, the party filing must provide the other party with what?
When commencing a civil action, the party filing must provide the other party with what?
To become an advocate in Blackfeet Tribal Court what must a person do?
To become an advocate in Blackfeet Tribal Court what must a person do?
What does the ICWA stand for?
What does the ICWA stand for?
Who is the main entity that removes children from their homes for abuse and neglect?
Who is the main entity that removes children from their homes for abuse and neglect?
Who is responsible for enforcing child support on the reservation?
Who is responsible for enforcing child support on the reservation?
