§ 11.116 What is the civil jurisdiction of a Court of Indian Offenses?
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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
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, each Court of Indian Offenses has jurisdiction over any civil action arising within the territorial jurisdiction of the court in which:
(1) The defendant is an Indian; or
(2) Other claims, provided at least one party is an Indian.
(b) Any civil action commenced in a Court of Indian Offenses is barred unless the complaint is filed within 3 years after the right of action first accrues.
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