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The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe based in North Dakota. Comprising primarily Chippewa (Ojibwe) people, the tribe has a deep cultural heritage intertwined with their ancestral lands. Historically, they faced challenges including land dispossession, but they now have the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The tribe has made significant efforts in economic development, including gaming enterprises. They prioritize cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and community well-being. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians is dedicated to enhancing the lives of their members while preserving their heritage, traditions, and language, ensuring a vibrant future.
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Tribe: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota

Phone: 701-477-2600

Physical Address:
 Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Jail
4180 Highway 281
Belcourt, ND 58316

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Jail
P.O. Box 900
Belcourt, ND 58316

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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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