Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 6, Chapter 1 ยง 2 | 2020
a. In addition to the jurisdiction of the family court authorized in the Child Welfare Law, 5 M.P.T.L. ch. 1, the family court shall have jurisdiction over all family relations matters affecting or involving a Tribal Member and: dissolution or annulment of a marriage support custody of a minor Child regardless of whether the parents are married or whether the minor Child resides or is domiciled on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation appointment and removal of guardians all rights and remedies for establishing paternity termination of parental rights and all other matters within the jurisdiction of the tribal court concerning Children or family relations.
b. The family court shall have the authority to issue all orders necessary to ensure the welfare and safety of Children and families within the jurisdiction of the Tribe, including the issuance of subpoenas and orders of restriction, the imposition of fines and sanctions for contempt, and such other orders as may be appropriate.
c. The family court shall, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1738B, recognize and enforce child support orders and may, under the principle of comity, recognize and enforce public records and other judicial decrees applicable to family relation matters of any court of competent jurisdiction as provided by this Law.
d. For the purposes of any investigation or pre-trial conference, the family court judge may employ the services of court personnel, or request participation from the Mashantucket Pequot Child Protection Services, as well as the Tribes medical and public health staff, as the Court deems necessary. Such family relations personnel shall also be available to assist in any probate matter.
e. In any family relations matter, the judge may retain jurisdiction thereof until its final disposition, as the court deems necessary.