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The Fort Apache Indian Reservation is a federally recognized Native American reservation located in eastern Arizona, primarily home to the White Mountain Apache Tribe. This tribe has a rich cultural heritage deeply tied to the region, with a history marked by challenges including land dispossession and cultural disruptions.Today, the reservation serves as a center for various economic activities, including tourism, timber, and agriculture, providing income for community development. The White Mountain Apache Tribe places a strong emphasis on preserving their cultural traditions, language, and spiritual practices. They prioritize education, healthcare, and the overall well-being of their members, running the White Mountain Apache Healthcare Center and other community services.Their reservation is a hub for cultural revitalization and community development, allowing them to safeguard their heritage while addressing contemporary challenges. The Sunrise Park Resort, owned and operated by the tribe, contributes to their economic self-sufficiency, reflecting their commitment to the prosperity of their community.
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Tribe: White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona

Phone: 928-338-4346

Physical Address:
 White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation Jail
201 East Walnut Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation Jail
P.O. Box 700
Whiteriver, AZ 85941

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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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