Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-110
§232 Jurisdiction of New York State Over Offenses Committed on Reservations Within State
Title 25 › CHAPTER 6 — GOVERNMENT OF INDIAN COUNTRY AND RESERVATIONS › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERALLY › § 232
Summary
New York has the same authority over crimes by or against Indians on reservations as it does for crimes elsewhere in the State. It does not take away hunting or fishing rights from treaties, agreements, or custom, nor require state fish-and-game licenses to use those rights.
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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, 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
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110