Criminal Sentencing: Understanding the Parole Process and the Impact on Tribal Justice Systems – Webinar – September 24, 2025
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) along with their training and technical assistance partner – the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) presented a webinar titled: Criminal Sentencing: Understanding the Parole Process and the Impact on Tribal Justice Systems
About the Webinar:
This webinar highlights Tribal court sentencing provisions under the Indian Civil Rights Act including enhanced sentencing provisions. As Tribal courts implement enhanced sentencing authority and sentence individuals to longer terms of incarceration, post sentencing reviews and options become increasingly important. As Tribes explore options to support the release of individuals from jail, many Tribes are amending laws to incorporate sentence reduction provisions and others are implementing parole provisions. This webinar provides information on what parole is, how it differs from probation and also highlights intersections between parole boards, reentry planners and probation departments. Additional information introduces participants to federal, state and Tribal parole procedures while providing specific examples of existing Tribal parole programs and laws.
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