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 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.

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Timeline

1. 11 October 1984

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 October 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held at Great Falls, Mt. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1282.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 October 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• · slia00 · Other

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