Competent Jurisdiction - Revision history

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	== RELATIONSHIP ==		== RELATIONSHIP ==
	=== Context and standing ===		=== Context and standing ===
	* Jurisdiction depends on relationship to the matter.		* [[Jurisdiction depends on relationship to the matter]].
	* Distance from the people, land, or law limits competence.		* [[Distance from the people, land, or law limits competence]].
	* Standing is affected by conduct and recognition.		* [[Standing is affected by conduct and recognition.]]
	* Outsiders lack jurisdiction absent lawful basis.		* [[Outsiders lack jurisdiction absent lawful basis.]]

	== LIMITS ==		== LIMITS ==

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Outside legal systems

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	== EXTERNAL JURISDICTION ==		== EXTERNAL JURISDICTION ==
	=== Outside legal systems ===		=== Outside legal systems ===
	* External courts do not automatically possess competent jurisdiction.		* [[External courts do not automatically possess competent jurisdiction.]]
	* Jurisdiction must be established, not assumed.		* [[Jurisdiction must be established, not assumed]].
	* Matters rooted in Tsm’syen law require Tsm’syen competence.		* [[Matters rooted in Tsm’syen law require Tsm’syen competence]].
	* Deference to external systems without consent undermines law.		* [[Deference to external systems without consent undermines law.]]

	== RELATIONSHIP ==		== RELATIONSHIP ==

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Tsm’syen law

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	== INTERNAL JURISDICTION ==		== INTERNAL JURISDICTION ==
	=== Tsm’syen law ===		=== Tsm’syen law ===
	* Houses have jurisdiction over internal house matters.		* [[Houses have jurisdiction over internal house matters.]]
	* Clans may hold jurisdiction in inter-house matters.		* [[Clans may hold jurisdiction in inter-house matters.]]
	* Elders may interpret law where clarity is required.		* [[Elders may interpret law where clarity is required.]]
	* Higher-level matters may require broader recognition.		* [[Higher-level matters may require broader recognition.]]
	* Jurisdiction follows the scope of the issue.		* [[Jurisdiction follows the scope of the issue.]]

	== EXTERNAL JURISDICTION ==		== EXTERNAL JURISDICTION ==

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	== General principles ==		== General principles ==
	* Jurisdiction arises from law, not convenience.		* [[Jurisdiction arises from law, not convenience]].
	* Competence is determined by knowledge, authority, and relationship.		* [[Competence is determined by knowledge, authority, and relationship]].
	* Law must be addressed at the appropriate level.		* [[Law must be addressed at the appropriate level]].
	* External jurisdiction is not presumed.		* [[External jurisdiction is not presumed]].
	* Jurisdiction without competence is invalid.		* [[Jurisdiction without competence is invalid]].

	== JURISDICTION ==		== JURISDICTION ==
	=== Meaning ===		=== Meaning ===
	* Jurisdiction refers to the lawful authority to address a matter.		* [[Jurisdiction refers to the lawful authority to address a matter]].
	* Authority is grounded in ayaawx and recognized governance structures.		* [[Authority is grounded in ayaawx and recognized governance structures]].
	* Jurisdiction is specific, not universal.		* [[Jurisdiction is specific, not universal]].
	* No body holds unlimited jurisdiction.		* [[No body holds unlimited jurisdiction.]]

	== COMPETENCE ==		== COMPETENCE ==
	=== Lawful capacity ===		=== Lawful capacity ===
	* Competence requires understanding of the law being applied.		* [[Competence requires understanding of the law being applied]].
	* Knowledge of ayaawx and adaawx is required for Tsm’syen matters.		* [[Knowledge of ayaawx and adaawx is required for Tsm’syen matters]].
	* Relationship to the parties and subject matter is relevant.		* [[Relationship to the parties and subject matter is relevant]].
	* Authority without competence cannot produce lawful outcomes.		* [[Authority without competence cannot produce lawful outcomes]].

	== INTERNAL JURISDICTION ==		== INTERNAL JURISDICTION ==
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	== LIMITS ==		== LIMITS ==
	=== Constraints ===		=== Constraints ===
	* No authority may exceed its lawful scope.		* [[No authority may exceed its lawful scope.]]
	* Jurisdiction may be refused if competence is lacking.		* [[Jurisdiction may be refused if competence is lacking]].
	* Misuse of jurisdiction undermines legitimacy.		* [[Misuse of jurisdiction undermines legitimacy.]]
	* Lawful refusal preserves balance and autonomy.		* [[Lawful refusal preserves balance and autonomy]].

	== CONTINUITY ==		== CONTINUITY ==
	=== Protection of law ===		=== Protection of law ===
	* Clear jurisdiction protects the integrity of law.		* [[Clear jurisdiction protects the integrity of law]].
	* Proper placement of authority prevents erosion.		* [[Proper placement of authority prevents erosion.]]
	* Teaching jurisdiction supports long-term self-governance.		* [[Teaching jurisdiction supports long-term self-governance.]]

	== To be developed ==		== To be developed ==
	* Examples of jurisdictional determination		* [[Examples of jurisdictional determination]]
	* Relationship to dispute resolution processes		* [[Relationship to dispute resolution processes]]
	* Interaction with external legal claims		* [[Interaction with external legal claims]]
	* Source citations		* [[Source citations]]

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= Competent Jurisdiction =

'''Category:''' Tsm’syen Law
'''Page status:''' Working

== Purpose ==
This page defines the concept of competent jurisdiction within Tsm’syen law. It clarifies who has lawful authority to hear, interpret, and address matters affecting Tsm’syen people, houses, lands, and relationships.

This page exists to prevent automatic deferral to external legal systems without lawful basis.

== General principles ==
* Jurisdiction arises from law, not convenience.
* Competence is determined by knowledge, authority, and relationship.
* Law must be addressed at the appropriate level.
* External jurisdiction is not presumed.
* Jurisdiction without competence is invalid.

== JURISDICTION ==
=== Meaning ===
* Jurisdiction refers to the lawful authority to address a matter.
* Authority is grounded in ayaawx and recognized governance structures.
* Jurisdiction is specific, not universal.
* No body holds unlimited jurisdiction.

== COMPETENCE ==
=== Lawful capacity ===
* Competence requires understanding of the law being applied.
* Knowledge of ayaawx and adaawx is required for Tsm’syen matters.
* Relationship to the parties and subject matter is relevant.
* Authority without competence cannot produce lawful outcomes.

== INTERNAL JURISDICTION ==
=== Tsm’syen law ===
* Houses have jurisdiction over internal house matters.
* Clans may hold jurisdiction in inter-house matters.
* Elders may interpret law where clarity is required.
* Higher-level matters may require broader recognition.
* Jurisdiction follows the scope of the issue.

== EXTERNAL JURISDICTION ==
=== Outside legal systems ===
* External courts do not automatically possess competent jurisdiction.
* Jurisdiction must be established, not assumed.
* Matters rooted in Tsm’syen law require Tsm’syen competence.
* Deference to external systems without consent undermines law.

== RELATIONSHIP ==
=== Context and standing ===
* Jurisdiction depends on relationship to the matter.
* Distance from the people, land, or law limits competence.
* Standing is affected by conduct and recognition.
* Outsiders lack jurisdiction absent lawful basis.

== LIMITS ==
=== Constraints ===
* No authority may exceed its lawful scope.
* Jurisdiction may be refused if competence is lacking.
* Misuse of jurisdiction undermines legitimacy.
* Lawful refusal preserves balance and autonomy.

== CONTINUITY ==
=== Protection of law ===
* Clear jurisdiction protects the integrity of law.
* Proper placement of authority prevents erosion.
* Teaching jurisdiction supports long-term self-governance.

== To be developed ==
* Examples of jurisdictional determination
* Relationship to dispute resolution processes
* Interaction with external legal claims
* Source citations

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''Navigation''
>> [[Structure of the Nation]]
>> [[Wilp and Waap Governance]]
>> [[Elders as Interpreters of Law]]
>> [[Inter-House and Inter-Tribal Dispute Law]]
>> [[Principles of Restorative Justice]]
>> [[Ayaawx]]
>> [[Adaawx]]