Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-110
§2305 Discharge and Barring of Claims
Title 25 › CHAPTER 25 — OLD AGE ASSISTANCE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT › § 2305
Summary
When a claim is decided and paid under this law, taking that payment means the United States, a state, or a local government is fully released from any other claims about the same matter. This law does not change claims about unauthorized payments that were already filed in court before October 19, 1984.
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Title 25, §2305
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(a)Payment and acceptance
The payment and acceptance of any claim, after its determination in accordance with this chapter, shall be a full discharge to the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof of all claims and demands touching any of the matters involved in the controversy.
(b)Claims filed prior to October 19, 1984
The provisions of this chapter shall not affect claims arising from any unauthorized disbursement which were filed in any court of competent jurisdiction prior to October 19, 1984.
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25 U.S.C. § 2305
Title 25, Indians
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110