Article VII
INDIGENOUS AND SPECIAL COURTS
Section 1. There is hereby created a system of tribal courts, which may include a Tribal Appellate Court, for the indigenous cultural communities in the Autonomous Region. These courts shall determine, settle and decide controversies and enforce decisions involving personal, family and property rights in accordance with the tribal codes of these communities. The Cordillera Assembly shall, in consultation with the Supreme Court, define their composition and jurisdiction in accordance with this Act. It may also create a Council of Elders and provide for its organization and jurisdiction.
Sec. 2. The decisions of the special courts shall be final and executory: Provided, however, That nothing herein contained shall affect the original and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as provided in the Constitution.
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