Village of Red Devil Jail

Village of Red Devil Jail Information

Red Devil, Alaska, is a remote census-designated place situated in the southwestern part of the state. This tiny community, with a sparse population, has played a historical role in mining activities. Red Devil was a prominent mining town for cinnabar, which is a source of mercury. The local post office was established in 1957 but has since closed. The village, known for its isolation and mining history, has a significant place in Alaska's past, even though its population has dwindled in recent years, reflecting the changing dynamics of resource-dependent communities in the state.

Tribe: Village of Red Devil

Phone: 907-947-4563

Physical Address:
Village of Red Devil Jail
Red Devil
, AK 99656

Mailing Address (personal mail):
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Village of Red Devil Jail
General Delivery
Stony River, AK 99557

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About the Village of Red Devil Jail
Red Devil, Alaska, is a remote census-designated place situated in the southwestern part of the state. This tiny community, with a sparse population, has played a historical role in mining activities. Red Devil was a prominent mining town for cinnabar, which is a source of mercury. The local post office was established in 1957 but has since closed. The village, known for its isolation and mining history, has a significant place in Alaska's past, even though its population has dwindled in recent years, reflecting the changing dynamics of resource-dependent communities in the state.
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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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