Map of states where PL 83-280 is in effect, giving states jurisdiction over tribal matters.
Category: Community Policing
Public Law 83-280
PL 83-280 complicates any discussion on jurisdiction in Indian Country.
This situation is particularly difficult in Alaska, where the remoteness of most Alaskan native villages preclude timely response from state law enforcement.
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