Types of Cases



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The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Court hears:

The Tribal Court exercises specific civil jurisdiction over Indians and non-Indians who either reside on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, transact business on the reservation, and/or have consented to tribal jurisdiction, or acted in a way that may bring them within the jurisdiction of the Tribe according to tribal law.

  • Contract Law
  • Taxation Disputes
  • Tort Liability Claims
  • Unlawful Detainer
  • Child Welfare
  • Child Protection
  • Guardianship
  • Adoptions
  • Tribal Customary Adoption
  • Tribal Foster / Adoptive Home Licensing
  • Tribal Elder and Dependent Adult Protection
  • Foreign Judgments (Child & Spousal Support Obligations of Employees, Child Support Obligations of Tribal Members)
  • Civil Complaints/Civil Disputes
  • Domestic Violence and Harassment Protection Orders