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4 days ago · It’s safe to say the future of Public Law 280 – the 60-year-old law enforcement agreement that’s given Lake County jurisdiction over most felonies committed by members of federally recognized tribes within its boundaries – is up in the air. However, Lake County Commissioners Gale Decker and Bill Barron and County Attorney James Lapotka met with Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday afternoon for ...
4 days ago · The state assumed criminal jurisdiction over the Flathead Reservation in 1963 under an agreement passed by Congress called Public Law 280, or PL-280. The county has provided law enforcement through the terms of this agreement for years but moved to withdraw due to cost, an estimated $4 million per year.
4 days ago · PABLO — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) have been actively monitoring the withdrawal of Lake County's consent to enforce Public Law 280, effective May 20, 2024. CSKT remains dedicated to maintaining strong working relationships with federal, state, and local partners to ensure continued robust law enforcement services for ...
5 days ago · The state assumed criminal jurisdiction over the Flathead Reservation in 1963 under an agreement passed by Congress called Public Law 280, or PL-280. The county has provided law enforcement ...
3 days ago · The conflict surrounds Public Law 280, which transferred legal authority on some reservations from the federal government to state governments. In 1953, six states, not including Montana, were ...
4 days ago · The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) provided technical assistance and collaborated with OVW on the design and delivery of the session. This final report details the event. Final Report: Focus Group on Public Law 280 and the Sexual Assault of Native Women
4 days ago · Sheriff vows to continue responding to "crime and disorder". To the Citizens of Lake County, As you may be aware, we are on the eve of Lake County withdrawing its consent to bear the costs of Public Law 280, a law which provides that the State, and therefore my Office, have jurisdiction over Tribal members who commit felony crimes. Because it ...
