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H.R. 498 · 101st Congress · enacted

Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act

Became Public Law No: 101-379.

Latest official action 1990-08-18 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act - Declares that the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), shall be responsible for providing law enforcement services in Indian country. Establishes within BIA a Division of Law Enforcement Services which shall be responsible for such services. Sets forth the following Division responsibilities: (1) the enforcement of relevant Federal law and, with the consent of the Indian tribe, tribal law; (2) the investigation of offenses against U.S. criminal laws; (3) the protection of life and property; (4) the reduction of crime; (5) the development of methods and expertise to resolve conflicts and solve crimes; (6) the provision of criminal justice remedial actions and rehabilitation; (7) the reduction of recidivism and adverse social effects; (8) the development of preventive and outreach programs; (9) the assessment and evaluation of program accomplishments in reducing crime; and (10) the development and provision of law enforcement training and technical assistance. Directs the Secretary to create within such Division a separate Branch of Criminal Investigations which shall be responsible for the investigation and presentation for prosecution of criminal violations within Indian country. Prohibits tribal contracting of BIA criminal investigative functions under the Indian Self-Determination Act. Declares that…

Congressional Research Service · 1989-05-23

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