This course provides information
about crime and criminal jurisdiction in Indian country.
Topics include an overview of the law affecting criminal
jurisdiction, some of the unique criminal problems
affecting Indian country, the traditional methods of
resolving unacceptable behavioral problems within tribal
communities, and the evolution of current responses
to crime. Following completion of the course, students
should have a basic understanding of the foundational
principles of Indian law, as well as a more fully developed
understanding of crime and law enforcement in Indian
country. |