Native Village of Chenega Jail

Native Village of Chenega Jail Information

Chenega is a community within the service area of Chugachmiut, an Alaska Native tribal consortium. Situated in the heart of the Chugach region, Chenega is home to indigenous Alutiiq people. Chugachmiut is dedicated to providing a range of essential healthcare and social services to the residents of Chenega and the broader Chugach region. These services encompass medical care, behavioral health, dental services, and support for local wellness and culture. Chenega and its neighboring communities rely on Chugachmiut for comprehensive assistance that reflects their unique cultural and healthcare needs, promoting overall well-being and preserving traditional ways of life.

Tribe: Native Village of Chenega (aka Chanega)

Phone: 907-230-3036

Physical Address:
Native Village of Chenega Jail
3000 streetSuite 301
Anchorage, AK 99503

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's First and Last Name
Native Village of Chenega Jail
P.O. Box 8079
Chenega, AK 99574-8079

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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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