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The Upper Sioux Indian Reservation is situated in Minnesota, and it is home to the Upper Sioux Community, a federally recognized Native American tribe. According to the 2020 census, the reservation has a population and includes both on-reservation and off-reservation trust land. The tribe's history is marked by challenges such as land loss and displacement. Presently, they engage in various economic activities, including gaming. Their top priorities encompass cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and the overall well-being of their community members.The Upper Sioux Community is committed to preserving its cultural heritage while improving the lives of its members. They navigate contemporary challenges, such as economic development and healthcare access, to ensure a prosperous future for their tribe. The reservation serves as a vital hub for their cultural revitalization and community development efforts.
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Tribe: Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

Phone: 360-854-7090

Physical Address:
 Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Jail
25944 Community Plaza Way
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9739

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Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Jail
25944 Community Plaza Way
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9739

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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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