Section 11. Trespasses on tribal lands  


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  • An action may be brought, in the
      name of the people of the  state,  against  any  person  other  than  an
      Indian,  trespassing  upon tribal lands, by the district attorney of the
      county in which such lands are situated, upon security for  the  payment
      of  the  costs of such action being given to his satisfaction, or in the
      name of the nation, tribe or band, by any three of the chiefs, head  men
      or  councilors thereof, upon security being given to the satisfaction of
      the county judge of the county in which such lands are situated, for the
      payment of the costs of such action. The security  for  the  payment  of
      costs,  as  provided  by  this section, shall be filed, if the action is
      before a justice of the peace, with him, and otherwise, in the office of
      the county clerk. The damages recovered, after paying expenses, shall be
      distributed among the Indians occupying such lands.