The turtle mountain band of chippewa indians is a federally recognized native american tribe located in belcourt, north dakota

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Belcourt, North Dakota, received a $675,453 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596). The funding will enable the tribe to hire an Assistant Clerk of Court and a full-time Juvenile Prosecutor, implement court infrastructure updates to ensure a safe and accessible facility, and strengthen trust and accountability in the tribal court system through enhanced transparency and reliable information. This 5-year grant award, effective from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2029, aims to improve public safety, accountability, and reliability of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Justice Systems by providing the necessary staff and resources.

Turtle mountain tribal justice systems strive to provide all tribal citizens with a safe community through effective law enforcement, community education and justice for all. This funding will help ensure that the tribal court has the necessary staff and resources to improve public safety, accountability, and reliability through increased staff, updated technological equipment, and resources. With this funding, the judicial branch will hire an assistant clerk of court; hire a full-time juvenile prosecutor; implement updates ensure a safe and accessible court for all tribal members; strengthen trust and confidence in the tribal court through transparency, accountability, and reliable information