FY2006 Tribal Courts Assistance Program

This award is made under the FY 2006 Tribal Courts Assistance Program and it supports the development, implementation, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal justice systems. Allowable elements under the program may include, but are not limited to: establishing a core structure for a tribal court, improving case management, training court personnel, acquiring additional equipment and/or software, enhancing prosecution and indigent defense, supporting probation diversion and alternative sentencing programs, accessing services, focusing on juvenile services and multi disciplinary protocols for child physical and sexual abuse, and structuring intertribal or tribal appellate systems.

The Klamath Tribes proposes to (1) enhance their Tribal Court by bringing 40% of eligible cases to the Tribal Court and (2) improve the quality of life of members by reducing the incidences of child abuse and neglect and improving the outcomes for Tribal children adjudicated by the Tribal Court.

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