The seminole nation will use AWA grant funds to hire a full-time sorna officer to ensure that the nation maintains its sorna implementation status; continue to track, identify, and register…

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma received a $393,940 Project Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750). The grant funds will be used to hire a full-time SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) officer, continue tracking and registering non-compliant and absconded sex offenders, fulfill reporting requirements, and purchase a vehicle, technology equipment, and office supplies. This funding will enable the Seminole Nation to maintain its SORNA implementation status and enhance its sex offender monitoring and registration capabilities within its tribal jurisdiction. The 3-year grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.

The seminole nation will use AWA grant funds to hire a full-time sorna officer to ensure that the nation maintains its sorna implementation status; continue to track, identify, and register non-compliant and absconded SEX offenders within the jurisdiction; conduct timely and efficient reporting requirements applicable with the AWA grant program; and purchase a vehicle, technological equipment, and office supplies.