# 25 CFR § 11.114: What is the criminal jurisdiction of the Court of Indian Offenses?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 11.114
- **Heading:** What is the criminal jurisdiction of the Court of Indian Offenses?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—LAW AND ORDER > PART 11—COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES AND LAW AND ORDER CODE > Subpart A—Application › Jurisdiction

## Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, each Court of Indian Offenses has jurisdiction over any action by an Indian (hereafter referred to as person) that is made a criminal offense under this part and that occurred within the Indian country subject to the court's jurisdiction.
(b) No person may be prosecuted, tried or punished for any offense unless the complaint is filed within 5 years after the offense is committed.

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