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The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is a federally recognized Native American tribe with a heritage deeply rooted in the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe region. Comprising primarily Washoe people, the tribe has faced historical challenges, including land dispossession and cultural disruptions.Today, they have a reservation in both Nevada and California, where they engage in various economic activities, including tourism, gaming, and cultural preservation efforts. The Washoe Tribe places a strong emphasis on preserving their cultural traditions, language, and sacred sites, and they actively participate in environmental stewardship, education, healthcare, and the overall well-being of their members.The tribe operates the Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, contributing to their economic self-sufficiency. Their reservation serves as a vital center for cultural revitalization and community development efforts, allowing them to protect and celebrate their unique heritage while addressing contemporary challenges.
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Tribe: Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community, & Washoe Ranches)

Phone: 775-265-4191

Physical Address:
 Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California Jail
919 US Highway 395 North
Gardnerville, NV 89410

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Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California Jail
919 US Highway 395 North
Gardnerville, NV 89410

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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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