Native Village of Buckland Jail

Native Village of Buckland Jail Information

Buckland, Alaska is a remote village situated in the northwest part of the state, near the Arctic Circle. It is predominantly inhabited by the indigenous Inupiaq people, and their traditional way of life, which revolves around hunting, fishing, and subsistence activities, is integral to the community's identity. Buckland is known for its stunning natural surroundings, with the Buckland River and the De Long Mountains nearby. Despite its isolation, the village has embraced modern infrastructure, including an airport and healthcare facilities. The residents are dedicated to preserving their cultural heritage while adapting to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary life in the Arctic.

Tribe: Native Village of Buckland

Phone: 907-494-2171

Physical Address:
Native Village of Buckland Jail
100 Beluga St
Buckland, AK 99727

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's First and Last Name
Native Village of Buckland Jail
P.O. Box 67
Buckland, AK 99727

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About the Native Village of Buckland Jail
Buckland, Alaska is a remote village situated in the northwest part of the state, near the Arctic Circle. It is predominantly inhabited by the indigenous Inupiaq people, and their traditional way of life, which revolves around hunting, fishing, and subsistence activities, is integral to the community's identity. Buckland is known for its stunning natural surroundings, with the Buckland River and the De Long Mountains nearby. Despite its isolation, the village has embraced modern infrastructure, including an airport and healthcare facilities. The residents are dedicated to preserving their cultural heritage while adapting to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary life in the Arctic.
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Understanding US Bureau of Indian Affairs

Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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