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Aniak, a city in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska, is a remote community nestled along the Kuskokwim River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of around 507 people. The majority of Aniak's residents are of Alaska Native descent, with subsistence activities like hunting, fishing, and berry picking being central to their way of life. This picturesque locale provides excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly salmon fishing. Due to its isolation, air travel is the primary mode of transportation. Aniak boasts a unique culture deeply rooted in its Native heritage, emphasizing the preservation of traditional customs and language. The city stands as a testament to the rich indigenous traditions in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Tribe: Village of Aniak

Phone: 907-675-4349

Physical Address:
 Village of Aniak Jail
1 Community Hall Rd
Aniak, AK 99557

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Village of Aniak Jail
P.O. Box 349
Aniak, AK 99557

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Aniak, a city in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska, is a remote community nestled along the Kuskokwim River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of around 507 people. The majority of Aniak's residents are of Alaska Native descent, with subsistence activities like hunting, fishing, and berry picking being central to their way of life. This picturesque locale provides excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly salmon fishing. Due to its isolation, air travel is the primary mode of transportation. Aniak boasts a unique culture deeply rooted in its Native heritage, emphasizing the preservation of traditional customs and language. The city stands as a testament to the rich indigenous traditions 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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