03/13/2014
Litigation in Indian Country by Todd Julian of Burch & Cracchiolo
“Indian country” is a legal term of art that generally refers to tribal reservations and federal trust lands which are situated within the territorial boundaries of one or more states. Cases occurring in Indian country or which involve Native American tribes present a host of unique issues in both civil and criminal law. Considering that it is not a matter of “if” but rather “when” you will have to face these issues, it is important to understand the basics of litigation in “Indian country.”