Sioux Indian Courts An address delivered by Doane Robinson before the South Dakota Bar Association, at Pierre, South Dakota, January 21, 1909

"Sioux Indian Courts" by Doane Robinson is a historical exploration of the legal systems developed by the Sioux Indians in North America. The book highlights the different legal practices among the Sioux, examining how they recognized fair principles of justice. It presents an overview of both the traditional tribal courts from the Sioux's earlier days and the more modern courts set up within the federal system. The story gives insight into the cultural and community aspects around Sioux law, telling how important chiefs and judges, frequently those who inherited the position, made decisions in councils. It explains the types of offenses these courts handled, like arguments between people and serious crimes, discussing how punishments reinforced the values and unity of the Sioux, including real stories and observations, demonstrating how much the community valued their legal leaders and the difficulties of their legal decisions. Through looking at the differences between old customs and the development of courts under U.S. rule, Robinson shows a complete picture of Sioux legal history.