legislation: 98-s-3092

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98-s-3092 98 s 3092 Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 Native Americans 1984-10-11 1985-01-03 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held at Great Falls, Mt. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1282. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 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. 2025-08-29T17:41:04Z  

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