Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation Jail

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The Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in northeastern Utah. Comprising primarily Ute people, this tribe has a deep-rooted cultural heritage closely tied to their ancestral lands. The Uintah and Ouray Reservation serve as their home and is situated amidst stunning natural landscapes. Throughout their history, the Ute Tribe has faced challenges such as land dispossession and government policies that impacted their way of life. Despite these challenges, they've strived to maintain their cultural traditions, language, and spirituality. Economic development has become increasingly important, with initiatives including the Ute Plaza providing revenue for community programs and services. The tribe's priorities encompass cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and the overall well-being of its members.The Ute Tribe remains dedicated to preserving their heritage while adapting to modern challenges and ensuring the prosperity of future generations. The reservation serves as a center for their cultural renaissance and community development efforts.
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Tribe: Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation, Utah

Phone: 435-722-5141

Physical Address:
 Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation Jail
899 South 7500 East
Ft. Duchesne, UT 84026

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation Jail
P.O. Box 190
Ft. Duchesne, UT 84026

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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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