North Dakota § 27-19-01 - Assumption of jurisdiction
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 27-19-01 — Assumption of jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-19-01. Assumption of jurisdiction
In accordance with the provisions of Public Law 83-280 and section 1 of article XIII of the Constitution of North Dakota, jurisdiction of the state of North Dakota shall be extended over all civil claims for relief which arise on an Indian reservation upon acceptance by Indian citizens in a manner provided by this chapter. Upon acceptance, the jurisdiction of the state is to the same extent that the state has jurisdiction over other civil claims for relief, and those civil laws of this state that are of general application to private property have the same force and effect within such Indian reservation or Indian country as they have elsewhere within this state.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 27-19-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 27-19-01 cover?
Section 27-19-01 ("Assumption of jurisdiction") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 27-19-01?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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