Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country

Jason O'Neal

Because the laws can be different between city and county land and Indian land, Oklahoma state police officers are trained in the jurisdiction laws of Chickasaw Territory. And through "cross-deputation," the Chickasaw police can respond to a call for service regardless of jurisdiction: the governing body is later determined once the immediate danger or need is answered.

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