Tribal Special Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement

Objective

The purpose of this program is to reimburse Tribal governments for expenses incurred in exercising “special Tribal criminal jurisdiction” (STCJ) over non-Indians who commit certain covered crimes in Indian country.

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments

Tribal governments eligible to seek reimbursement under this program are the governments of Tribal entities recognized by and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs by virtue of their status as Indian Tribes, that exercise Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ), as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1304(a)(14) or section 812(5) of Public Law 117–103 (“participating Tribes”).

Assistance Types

• Direct Payments for Specified Use

Program Contact

OVW.Info@usdoj.gov
2023076026