The Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act clarifies jurisdiction over civil causes of action involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and.
The Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act specifies that the State of Utah has jurisdiction over civil causes of action involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and arising on or within their Indian lands. The act also confirms that the Shivwits Band of Paiutes retains sovereign immunity and the authority to waive it. The act defines "Indian lands" as those held in trust by the United States or subject to a restriction against alienation.
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