### Question
How is the term tribal court”, “tribal court system”, or “tribal justice system defined?


### Answer
The term **tribal court”, “tribal court system”, or “tribal justice system** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 3653* as the following:

> the entire judicial branch, and employees thereof, of an Indian tribe, including, but not limited to, traditional methods and fora for dispute resolution, trial courts, appellate courts, including inter-tribal appellate courts, alternative dispute resolution systems, and circuit rider systems, established by inherent tribunal authority whether or not they constitute a court of record

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3653*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38A-INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE**

