Village of Chefornak Jail

Village of Chefornak Jail Information

Chefornak, Alaska, situated in the Bethel Census Area, is a remote village located on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This small community, with a population of around 418 residents, primarily consists of Alaska Natives, particularly Yup'ik Eskimos. The village's way of life is deeply rooted in subsistence activities, such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, which are essential for their sustenance. Chefornak's picturesque surroundings offer abundant opportunities for salmon fishing and wildlife observation. Given its isolation, air travel serves as the primary mode of access. The village's culture is intrinsically tied to Yup'ik traditions, with a strong emphasis on heritage preservation and language, making it a culturally significant and unique community in the Alaskan wilderness.

Tribe: Village of Chefornak

Phone: 907-867-8850

Physical Address:
Village of Chefornak Jail
110 Lake Rd
Chefornak, AK 99561-0110

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's First and Last Name
Village of Chefornak Jail
P.O. Box 110
Chefornak, AK 99561-0110

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About the Village of Chefornak Jail
Chefornak, Alaska, situated in the Bethel Census Area, is a remote village located on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. This small community, with a population of around 418 residents, primarily consists of Alaska Natives, particularly Yup'ik Eskimos. The village's way of life is deeply rooted in subsistence activities, such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, which are essential for their sustenance. Chefornak's picturesque surroundings offer abundant opportunities for salmon fishing and wildlife observation. Given its isolation, air travel serves as the primary mode of access. The village's culture is intrinsically tied to Yup'ik traditions, with a strong emphasis on heritage preservation and language, making it a culturally significant and unique community in the Alaskan wilderness.
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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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