2021 US Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 38 - Indian Tribal Justice Support
Sec. 3601 - Findings
| 25 U.S.C. § 3601 (2021) |
| §3601. Findings |
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The Congress finds and declares that— (1) there is a government-to-government relationship between the United States and each Indian tribe; (2) the United States has a trust responsibility to each tribal government that includes the protection of the sovereignty of each tribal government; (3) Congress, through statutes, treaties, and the exercise of administrative authorities, has recognized the self-determination, self-reliance, and inherent sovereignty of Indian tribes; (4) Indian tribes possess the inherent authority to establish their own form of government, including tribal justice systems; (5) tribal justice systems are an essential part of tribal governments and serve as important forums for ensuring public health and safety and the political integrity of tribal governments; (6) Congress and the Federal courts have repeatedly recognized tribal justice systems as the appropriate forums for the adjudication of disputes affecting personal and property rights; (7) traditional tribal justice practices are essential to the maintenance of the culture and identity of Indian tribes and to the goals of this chapter; (8) tribal justice systems are inadequately funded, and the lack of adequate funding impairs their operation; and (9) tribal government involvement in and commitment to improving tribal justice systems is essential to the accomplishment of the goals of this chapter. |
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(Pub. L. 103–176, §2, Dec. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 2004.) |
| STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 103–176, §1, Dec. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 2004, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Indian Tribal Justice Act'." |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 25 - INDIANS |
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| Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 38 - INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE SUPPORT Sec. 3601 - Findings |
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| 'Indian Tribal Justice Act'." |
| 107 Stat. 2004 |
| Public Law 103-176 |
