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Government

Jan. 28, 2014

Tribal court review bill draws fire

The judicial branch is backing legislation to streamline how courts handle civil judgments rendered by Native American courts. Opponents say the bill could roll back legal protections for Californians sued in tribal venues.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The state judicial branch is backing legislation to streamline how courts handle civil judgments rendered by Native American courts, claiming the changes would save litigants time and money. But opponents say the bill could roll back legal protections for Californians sued in tribal courts.


The bill, SB 406, by Sen. Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa, has the support of the judicial branch and on Thursday passe...

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