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Tribal Court Enhancement Project

Award Information

Award #
2006-IC-BX-0016
Location
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2006
Total funding (to date)
$200,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2006, $200,000)

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 Nunakauyak Traditional Council will use the grant funds to expand the Tribal Court capacity and upgrade technology used by the Tribal Court.

CA/NCF

Date Created: August 3, 2006