Module 3: Jurisdiction

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In this module we will:

  • Define jurisdiction
  • Discuss how to identify when it is appropriate to use long arm jurisdiction
  • Discuss how to determine when it is necessary to file a request to a State or another Tribe

At the end of the module there is a quiz you can take to practice using your knowledge.

This module is made up of three different lessons. Once you have gone through these lessons, you can use the quiz to check your understanding of what you learned in this section.



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Lesson A:
Determining Authority
to Enter an Order		 Lesson B:
Circumstances for Using
Long Arm Jurisdiction		 Lesson C:
When Long Arm
Jurisdiction Does Not Apply

Follow up by using the Module Quiz to help you practice using some of what you've learned.

Module Quiz Checkmark Module 3 Quiz


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