CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN INDIAN COUNTRY

Audit Report 96-16, (9/96)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUDIT RESULTS

INTRODUCTION

Objectives

Scope and Methodology

Background

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

I. LAW ENFORCEMENT

Coordination and Communication

Training and Cultural Awareness

Timeliness of Indian Country Investigations

Crime Statistics

Conclusion

Recommendation

II. PROSECUTION

Communication

Prosecution Priorities

Case Management Systems

Conclusion

Recommendation

III. TRIBAL COURTS PROJECT

U.S. Magistrate Court Project

Tribal Court - DOJ Partnership Project

Conclusion

IV. GRANT FUNDING

Regional Seminars

American Indian and Alaskan Native Affairs Desk

Block and Formula Grants

Eligibility of Tribal Governments

Conclusion

APPENDIX I - SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX II - BACKGROUND

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