Connecticut General Statutes/Title 47/Chapter 824/Section 47-65b

CGS § 47-65b. State assumption of criminal and civil jurisdiction on reservation of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians.

The state of Connecticut assumes criminal jurisdiction and civil regulatory jurisdiction pursuant to the May 17, 1994, Agreement and the May 17, 1994, Gaming Compact between the state of Connecticut and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Public Law 103-377.

Short History

(P.A. 96-142, S. 1, 4.)

Long History

History: P.A. 96-142 effective May 29, 1996.

Citations

Trial court did not have subject matter jurisdiction over court case brought against Indian tribe because Congress only extended criminal jurisdiction to state and tribe would have to consent to civil jurisdiction. 260 C. 46.

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