Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Jail

Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Jail Information

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in California's Tuolumne County. Comprising Me-Wuk people, the tribe has a rich cultural heritage intertwined with the region's history. They have faced historical challenges like land loss but have a reservation today. Economic endeavors, including the Black Oak Casino Resort, contribute to community development. The tribe places a strong emphasis on cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and social services for its members. The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its community while celebrating its heritage and traditions.

Tribe: Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California

Phone: 209-928-5300

Physical Address:
Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Jail
19595 Mi-wu Street
Tuolumne, CA 95379

Mailing Address (personal mail):
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Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Jail
P.O. Box 699
Tuolumne, CA 95379

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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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