§ 27-19-01 Assumption of jurisdiction
§ 27-19-02 Method of acceptance
§ 27-19-03 Acceptance proclamation
§ 27-19-04 Effective date
§ 27-19-05 Individual acceptance
§ 27-19-06 Acceptance by guardian
§ 27-19-07 Contempt powers
§ 27-19-08 Limitations upon jurisdiction
§ 27-19-09 Tribal ordinances and customs preserved
§ 27-19-10 Other benefits not affected
§ 27-19-11 Petition for withdrawal
§ 27-19-12 Withdrawal proclamation
§ 27-19-13 Individual withdrawal

Terms Used In North Dakota Code > Chapter 27-19 - Indian Civil Jurisdiction

  • children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See North Dakota Code 1-01-18
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49