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In 1906, the Marshall Islands were placed under the supervision of the Governor of Rabaul, ending the financial responsibility of the Jaluit Gesellschaft for the territory. [41] [42] The Nationality Law of 1913 changed the basis for acquiring German nationality from domicile to patrilineality, but did not alter derivative nationality.
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The Nitijeļā is the law-making branch of the legislature and consists of 33 elected members, every four years. The Nitijeļā also elects from its members the President of the Marshall Islands and, on nomination by the President, other members of the parliament to serve as the Cabinet of the Marshall Islands. The Cabinet is the executive ...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has four court systems: Supreme Court, High Court, district and community courts, and the traditional rights court. Trial is by judge or jury. Jurisdiction of the traditional rights court is limited to cases involving titles, land rights, or other disputes arising from customary law and traditional practice.
The High Court is the second highest court of law in the Marshall Islands judiciary. The court is established by Article VI, section 3 of the republic's constitution. [1] It has appellate jurisdiction over cases originating in the lower courts as well as original jurisdiction over certain classes of cases, including some criminal and civil matters, wills, and divorces. [2]
Adding that in addition to the Traditional Rights Court being "limited to the determination of questions relating to titles or to land rights or to other legal interests depending wholly or partly on customary law and traditional practice in the Republic of the Marshall Islands", that it has original jurisdiction in these cases.
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The Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor of the Marshall Islands is a ministry of the government of the Marshall Islands.The role of the ministry is to promote the safety of its citizens, oversee the administration of the Attorney General, prosecute criminal cases, defend the federal government from any civil suits and oversee, incorporate and charter approved corporations.