The Department of Justice has created a separate Office of Tribal Justice.

The separate office is a requirement of the new Tribal Law and Order Act. Tracy Toulou, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, will serve as its director.

“I am proud to say today we have formally established the Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) as a component of the Justice Department,” Attorney General Eric Holder said in a press release. “In the coming years, OTJ will play an important role in continuing the critical dialogue between the department and tribal governments on matters including public safety. The establishment of OTJ as a permanent component in the department has been a priority for me and this administration, and it is a critical step in our work to improve coordination and collaboration with tribal communities.”

The department plans to consult tribal leaders in the coming year about the functions and operation of the new OTJ.

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Office of Tribal Justice Now Separate Component at DOJ (Main Justice 11/17)

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act:
H.R.725

Tribal Law and Order Act:
S.797 | H.R.1924

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