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United States, the National Center for State

Courts, the American Bar Association, and appropriate State bar associations.

(3) Factors to be considered in the development of the base support funding formula shall

include, but are not limited to—

(A) the caseload and staffing needs identified

under paragraph (2);

(B) the geographic area and population to be

served;

(C) the volume and complexity of the caseloads;

(D) the projected number of cases per month;

(E) the projected number of persons receiving probation services or participating in diversion programs; and

(F) any special circumstances warranting

additional financial assistance.

(4) In developing and administering the formula for base support funding for the tribal judicial systems under this section, the Secretary

shall ensure equitable distribution of funds.

(Pub. L. 103–176, title I, §103, Dec. 3, 1993, 107

Stat. 2007.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–638,

Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter II (§450 et seq.) of chapter 14 of this title. For complete classification of this

Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of this title and Tables.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 3621 of this title.

§ 3614. Tribal judicial conferences

The Secretary is authorized to provide funds

to tribal judicial conferences, under section 3611

of this title, pursuant to contracts entered into

under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25

U.S.C. 450 et seq.] for the development, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal justice

systems of Indian tribes which are members of

such conference. Funds provided under this section may be used for—

(1) the employment of judges, magistrates,

court counselors, court clerks, court administrators, bailiffs, probation officers, officers of

the court, or dispute resolution facilitators;

(2) the development, revision, and publication of tribal codes, rules of practice, rules of

procedure, and standards of judicial performance and conduct;

(3) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a law library and computer assisted

legal research capacities;

(4) training programs and continuing education for tribal judicial personnel;

(5) the development and operation of records

management systems;

(6) planning for the development, enhancement, and operation of tribal justice systems;

and

(7) the development and operation of other

innovative and culturally relevant programs

and projects, including (but not limited to)

programs and projects for—

(A) alternative dispute resolution;

(B) tribal victims assistance or victims

services;

(C) tribal probation services or diversion

programs;

(D) juvenile services and multidisciplinary

investigations of child abuse; and

(E) traditional tribal judicial practices,

traditional justice systems, and traditional

methods of dispute resolution.

(Pub. L. 103–176, title I, §104, Dec. 3, 1993, 107

Stat. 2008.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4,

1975, 88 Stat. 2203, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter II (§450 et seq.) of chapter 14 of

this title. For complete classification of this Act to the

Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of

this title and Tables.

SUBCHAPTER II—AUTHORIZATIONS OF

APPROPRIATIONS

§ 3621. Tribal justice systems

(a) Office

There is authorized to be appropriated to

carry out the provisions of sections 3611 and 3612

of this title, $7,000,000 for each of the fiscal years

1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. None of

the funds provided under this subsection may be

used for the administrative expenses of the Office.

(b) Base support funding for tribal justice systems

There is authorized to be appropriated to

carry out the provisions of section 3613 of this

title, $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994,

1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000.

(c) Administrative expenses for Office

There is authorized to be appropriated, for the

administrative expenses of the Office, $500,000

for each of the fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,

1998, 1999, and 2000.

(d) Administrative expenses for tribal judicial

conferences

There is authorized to be appropriated, for the

administrative expenses of tribal judicial conferences, $500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994,

1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000.

(e) Survey

For carrying out the survey under section 3612

of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated, in addition to the amount authorized

under subsection (a) of this section, $400,000.

(f) Indian priority system

Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorizations provided by this section and available for

a tribal justice system shall not be subject to

the Indian priority system. Nothing in this

chapter shall preclude a tribal government from

supplementing any funds received under this

chapter with funds received from any other

source including the Bureau or any other Federal agency.

(g) Allocation of funds

In allocating funds appropriated pursuant to

the authorization contained in subsection (a) of