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The Mattaponi are a Native American tribe primarily residing in Virginia, USA. They have a deep cultural heritage tied to their ancestral lands along the Mattaponi River. The tribe has faced historical challenges, including land dispossession and colonial encounters. They have a reservation today and engage in activities like fishing and farming. Cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and community well-being are central to their priorities. The Mattaponi tribe is dedicated to maintaining their traditions and ensuring the welfare of their members while navigating contemporary challenges and preserving their cultural legacy.
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Tribe: Upper Mattaponi Tribe

Phone: 804-769-0041

Physical Address:
 Upper Mattaponi Tribe Jail
13476 King William Road
King William, VA 23086

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Upper Mattaponi Tribe Jail
13476 King William Road
King William, VA 23086

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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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