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Goodnews Bay, located in southwestern Alaska, is a small village with a population of around 243 residents. The community enjoys a breathtaking natural environment, with the Bering Sea and the Goodnews River nearby. Historically, it was a hub for trading and a fishing village, and today it remains closely tied to subsistence hunting and fishing for its livelihood. The remote location is accessible mainly by air, and residents embrace a traditional way of life, preserving their Yup'ik culture through activities like dance, storytelling, and art. Goodnews Bay is a testament to the enduring connection between people and the Alaskan wilderness.
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Tribe: Native Village of Goodnews Bay

Phone: 907-967-8929

Physical Address:
 Native Village of Goodnews Bay Jail
100 Caribou Lane
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
Native Village of Goodnews Bay Jail
P.O. Box 138
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589-0138

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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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