Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984

Summary

Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 - Amends the judicial code to provide for the presidential appointment of special magistrates to serve on Indian reservations and within specified Indian areas which are under Federal criminal jurisdiction. Sets forth the qualification and compensation of such magistrates. Specifies their jurisdiction and powers. Prescribes procedural guidelines for defendants appearing before such special magistrates. Authorizes certain law enforcement officers, including tribal police and Bureau of Indian Affairs police, to execute orders issued by the special magistrate in criminal cases within Indian country. Provides special magistrates with periodic training conducted by the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Attorney General to appoint: (1) additional U.S. attorneys to prosecute crimes committed within any Indian Reservation or portion of Indian country over which the United States exercises criminal jurisdiction; and (2) at least one assistant U.S. attorney for each special magistrate appointed to serve on Indian reservations.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 May 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 September 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 May 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
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