§ 10.1 Why are policies and standards needed for Indian country detention programs?
§ 10.2 Who is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and standards for detention and holding facilities in Indian country?
§ 10.3 Who must follow these policies and standards?
§ 10.4 What happens if the policies and standards are not followed?
§ 10.5 Where can I find the policies and standards for the administration, operation, services, and physical plant/construction of Indian country detention, community residential, and holding facilities?
§ 10.6 How is the BIA assured that the policies and standards are being applied uniformly and facilities are properly accredited?
§ 10.7 Where do I find help or receive technical assistance in complying with the policies and standards?
§ 10.8 What minimum records must be kept and reports made at each detention, community residential, or holding facility in Indian country?
§ 10.9 If a person is detained or incarcerated in an Indian country detention, community residential, or holding facility, how would they know what their rights, privileges, safety, protection and expected behavior would be?
§ 10.10 What happens if I believe my civil rights have been violated while incarcerated in an Indian country detention or holding facility?
§ 10.11 How would someone detained or incarcerated, or their representative, get the BIA policies and standards?
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Terms Used In 25 CFR Part 10 - Indian Country Detention Facilities and Programs

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