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The Walker River Indian Reservation, located in Nevada, is home to multiple Paiute and Shoshone tribes, each with their distinct cultural backgrounds. The reservation has a complex history, marked by land dispossession and the impact of government policies on its indigenous inhabitants.Today, the reservation plays a pivotal role in various economic activities, including agriculture and gaming, which generate revenue for community development. The tribes place a strong emphasis on preserving their cultures, promoting education, providing healthcare, and ensuring the overall welfare of their members. Notably, the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe operates a casino and resort, contributing significantly to the reservation's economic stability.Despite historical adversities, the tribes of the Walker River Indian Reservation are committed to safeguarding their traditions, languages, and spiritual beliefs. They confront modern challenges to secure the prosperity and well-being of their community, making the reservation a focal point for cultural rejuvenation and community growth efforts.
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Tribe: Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Nevada

Phone: 775-773-2306

Physical Address:
 Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation Jail
1022 Hospital Road
Schruz, NV 89427

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation Jail
P.O. Box 220
Schruz, NV 89427

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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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