Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73
§232 Jurisdiction of New York State over offenses committed on reservations within State
Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 6— - GOVERNMENT OF INDIAN COUNTRY AND RESERVATIONS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERALLY › § 232
Summary
New York has power over crimes by or against Indians on reservations as it does elsewhere, but it cannot take away tribal hunting or fishing rights under agreement, treaty, or custom or require State fish and game licenses.
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Title 25, §232
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The State of New York shall have jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians on Indian reservations within the State of New York to the same extent as the courts of the State have jurisdiction over offenses committed elsewhere within the State as defined by the laws of the State: Provided, That nothing contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any Indian tribe, band, or community, or members thereof,11 So in original. Probably should be followed by “of”. hunting and fishing rights as guaranteed them by agreement, treaty, or custom, nor require them to obtain State fish and game licenses for the exercise of such rights.
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25 U.S.C. § 232
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73