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October 3rd, 2010TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER CONSULTATION SERIES
On October 1, 2010, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced a series of six (6) consultations on the implementation of the Tribal Law and Order Act. The consultations will address the following issues:
- Enhancing BIA’s Special Law Enforcement Commission process, including establishing minimum requirements for granting federal commissions
- Establishing guidelines for BIA approval of tribal jails for long-term incarceration (sentences longer than one-year)
- Development of a long-term plan for incarceration (and alternatives to) in Indian country, including:
- Construction, operation, maintenance of juvenile and adult facilities in Indian country
- Contracting with state and local detention centers
- Alternatives to incarceration
- Construction of federal facilities on Indian lands
- Improving crime data collection and reporting in Indian country
- Establishing standards and deadlines for BIA Office of Justice Services background checks for BIA and tribal police and correction officer candidates
All 6 of the consultations are taking place during the month of October. Read the full article in PDF.
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