California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 1731

CCP § 1731 Effective Jan 1, 2024Title 11 · Part 3 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)This chapter governs the procedures by which the superior courts of the State of California recognize and enter tribal court money judgments of any federally recognized Indian tribe. Determinations regarding recognition and entry of a tribal court money judgment pursuant to state law shall have no effect upon the independent authority of that judgment. To the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply.

(b)This chapter does not apply to any of the following tribal court money judgments:

(1)For taxes, fines, or other penalties, except for tribal taxes as described in clause 3 of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 1616 of Article 10 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 18 of the California Code of Regulations, and related interest or penalties.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 138, Sec. 1. (AB 1139) Effective January 1, 2024.