Tule River Indian Tribe Reservation Jail

Tule River Indian Tribe Reservation Jail Information

The Tule River Indian Tribe resides on the Tule River Reservation in California, and they are federally recognized. Comprising Yokuts and Western Mono peoples, the tribe has a historical connection to the region. Despite past challenges like land loss, the tribe has worked to secure a reservation for its members. Economic ventures, such as the Eagle Mountain Casino, provide funds for community development. Cultural preservation, healthcare, education, and social services are top priorities for the tribe. They are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of their members while keeping their heritage alive, including traditions and language.

Tribe: Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California

Phone: 559-781-4271

Physical Address:
Tule River Indian Tribe Reservation Jail
340 North Reservation Road
Porterville, CA 93257

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's First and Last Name
Tule River Indian Tribe Reservation Jail
P.O. Box 589
Porterville, CA 93257

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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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