Protect act of 2025
Protect Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The PROTECT Act of 2025 expands the authority of Tribal courts to address crimes within Indian country. Specifically, it allows Tribal courts to prosecute individuals for controlled substance offenses and firearms offenses, broadening the scope of Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ). The bill also enables Tribal courts to obtain electronic communication records through warrants, similar to state courts, and clarifies procedures for disclosure of such information.
Key provisions
- Expands Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) to include controlled substance-related offenses and firearms offenses.
- Allows Tribal courts to execute warrants for electronic communication information.
- Extends STCJ to cases where neither the defendant nor the alleged victim is an Indian.
- Clarifies procedures for Tribal courts to obtain warrants for electronic communication records.
- Authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to incarcerate offenders convicted through STCJ.
- Defines ‘controlled substance-related offense’ and ‘firearms offense’ for tribal criminal law.
- Modifies the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to align with the expanded STCJ authority.
- Addresses the disclosure of video tape rental or sale records.
Who is affected
- Indian Tribes
- Tribal Courts
- Federal Government
- State Governments
- Violators of controlled substance and firearms laws
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