Wyandotte Nation Jail

Wyandotte Nation Jail Information

The Wyandotte Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe with a cultural heritage linked to the Great Lakes region and the Ohio Valley. Historically, they endured challenges like displacement. Today, the tribe is based in Oklahoma, where they operate various economic ventures, including a casino and resort. Cultural preservation, education, healthcare, and community welfare are paramount. The tribe's commitment to its traditions and language, along with its efforts to address contemporary challenges, contributes to its community's well-being and cultural revitalization. The reservation is a central hub for these activities, showcasing their dedication to their heritage.

Tribe: Wyandotte Nation

Phone: 918-678-2297

Physical Address:
Wyandotte Nation Jail
64700 East Highway 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370

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Wyandotte Nation Jail
64700 East Highway 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370

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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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