Unified Justice System

Mandate: Creating a unified law enforcement system, court system, and system of local laws or ordinances for Alaska Native villages and communities of varying sizes, including the possibility of first-, second-, and third-class villages with different powers.

To view the finalized options that the judicial systems working group compiled, click here.

Links:
Tribal Law and Policy Institute

University of Alaska Justice Center

Northern Plains Indian Law Center

Alaska Municipal League

United States Constitution

Alaska Constitution

Public Law 83-283 Codified in the United States Code Title 28, section 1360 (2001)

Venetie decision

State of Alaska, Division of Community Advocacy

State of Alaska, Local Government Online