25 USC 3611 - Office of Tribal Justice Support

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3611.

Office of Tribal Justice Support

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Transfer of existing functions and personnel

(c)

Functions

In addition to the functions transferred to the Office pursuant to subsection (b), the Office shall perform the following functions:

(1)

Provide funds to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for the development, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal justice systems.

(2)

Provide technical assistance and training, including programs of continuing education and training for personnel of Courts of Indian Offenses.

(3)

Study and conduct research concerning the operation of tribal justice systems.

(4)

Promote cooperation and coordination among tribal justice systems and the Federal and State judiciary systems.

(5)

Oversee the continuing operations of the Courts of Indian Offenses.

(6)

Provide funds to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for the continuation and enhancement of traditional tribal judicial practices.

(d)

No imposition of standards

(e)

Assistance to tribes

(1)

The Office shall provide technical assistance and training to any Indian tribe or tribal organization upon request. Technical assistance and training shall include (but not be limited to) assistance for the development of—

(A)

tribal codes and rules of procedure;

(B)

tribal court administrative procedures and court records management systems;

(C)

methods of reducing case delays;

(D)

methods of alternative dispute resolution;

(E)

tribal standards for judicial administration and conduct; and

(F)

long-range plans for the enhancement of tribal justice systems.

(2)

Technical assistance and training provided pursuant to paragraph (1) may be provided through direct services, by contract with independent entities, or through grants to Indian tribes or tribal organizations.

(f)

Information clearinghouse on tribal justice systems

(Pub. L. 103–176, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 2005.)

cite as: 25 USC 3611