Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Jail

Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Jail Information

The Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada is a federally recognized Native American community located in Winnemucca, Nevada. Comprising primarily Paiute people, this tribe has a cultural heritage closely tied to the region. Their history includes land dispossession and challenges, but today, they have established the colony to preserve their culture. The tribe focuses on cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and community well-being. The colony operates the Colony Smoke Shop as an economic endeavor, supporting its members and community development. Despite historical hardships, the Winnemucca Indian Colony remains dedicated to their heritage and the prosperity of their community.

Tribe: Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada

Phone: 775-329-5800

Physical Address:
Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Jail
433 West Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89509

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Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Jail
433 West Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89509

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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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