Cite as: 20 CNCA § 51

A. The Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction over all matters set forth in Article VIII, Section 4 of the Cherokee Constitution and:

1. Any dispute between the branches of the Government of Cherokee Nation.

2. Any case or controversy involving Cherokee Nation elections that has first been addressed by the Cherokee Nation Election Commission, and/or which is specifically provided for by statute.

B. The Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction over all other cases.

Historical Data

LA 12–85, eff. August 12, 1985. Amended LA 29–07, eff. October 1, 2007.