The Burns Paiute Tribe was awarded a $624,480 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596). The grant funding will be used to enhance the Tribe's Tribal Court by adding a half-time probation officer, enabling the Court to provide direct supervision of court-involved individuals and shift towards a restorative justice model. Additionally, the grant will support a major revision of the Tribe's legal codes to align with new priorities and federal legislation, as well as implement an e-court system to improve remote access and accessibility for the community. The project aims to strengthen the Tribal Court's capacity to supervise offenders, connect them to services, and reintegrate them into the community through culturally-appropriate practices. The 5-year grant project will commence on October 1, 2023 and run through September 30, 2028.
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