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Speaking To Tribal Judges On The Matter Of Improving Children's Court Practice In Child Abuse And Neglect Cases In Our Country: A Proposal For A Uniform Children's Code, Julian D. Pinkham

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

Since the 1970 the responsibilities of the tribal children's courts have increased dramatically. In child welfare case tribal courts no longer simply determine whether a child has been abused or neglected. They now also oversee the placement of the child in a shelter, foster care, or a permanent home, as well as determine the parent's treatment or visitation rights The complexity of the cases causes unacceptable delays in placing Indian children in need of care and hinders the placement of Indian children within the tribal community.

Judge Pinkham introduces a proposed solution to the problems of current tribal child welfare …

Tribal Court General Civil Jurisdiction Over Actions Between Non-Indian Plaintiffs And Defendants: Strate V. A-1 Contractors, Jamelle King

American Indian Law Review

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Tribal Courts And The Federal Judiciary: Opportunities And Challenges For A Constitutional Democracy, Frank Pommersheim

Frank Pommersheim

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Validity Of A State Court's Exercise Of Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Civil Actions Arising In Indian Country: Application Of The Indian Abstention Doctrine In State Court, John J. Harte

American Indian Law Review

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Dedication To Professor Ralph W. Johnson, David H. Getches

Publications

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