CRIMINAL JURISDICTION IN INDIAN COUNTRY – THE SOLUTION OF CROSS-DEPUTIZATION

This resource analyzes the issue of criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country. It includes roadblocks that occur during cross deputization, disputes over crossing legal borders, and the urgency of having a strong law enforcement presence in Indian Country. Using jurisdictional complexities in Michigan as the example, this can be a good resource for law enforcement workers and the community as a whole when discussing or grappling with border issues and police presence in Indian Country.