Recognizing Indian tribes as among the governmental entities with which the department of corrections may enter into agreements on matters to include the housing of inmates convicted in tribal court.
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to contract and enter into agreements with federally recognized tribes providing for the operation of any correctional facility or program for persons convicted of certain crimes and sentenced by the authority of federally recognized tribes, subject to certain requirements.
Authorizes the DOC to receive and imprison persons sentenced by the authority of federally recognized tribes in a state correctional institution.
From the House Bill Report (SB 5694), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to recognizing Indian tribes as among the governmental entities with which the department of corrections may enter into agreements on matters to include the housing of inmates convicted in tribal court;