EPISODE · Jan 21, 2022 · 23 MIN
Tribal Legal Advocacy Training Series: Tribal Law and Order Act
from NAICJA Podcasts · host NAICJA
The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) (P.L. 111-211, 124, Stat. 2258) is a law, signed into effect in 2010. The law allows tribal courts operating in Indian country to increase jail sentences in criminal cases. This was a major step toward improving enforcement and justice in Indian country. Before this law, tribal courts were limited in the length of jail sentences handed down. This podcast will give an introductory overview of TLOA and provide a few practical tips on enhanced sentencing.
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The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) (P.L. 111-211, 124, Stat. 2258) is a law, signed into effect by President Obama in 2010. The law allows tribal courts operating in Indian country to increase jail sentences handed down in criminal cases. This was a major step toward improving enforcement and justice in Indian country. Before this law, tribal courts were limited in the scope of punishment they could hand down in criminal cases, giving the impression of a lower, less serious court. This podcast will give an introductory overview of TLOA and provide a few practical tips on enhanced sentencing.
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