What are the “federal code amendments” mentioned under Title IX?
These amendments to existing federal codes are intended to increase the recognition of Tribal courts and officers. Various pieces of legislation have been identified for amendment, including parts of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, and federal codes to address arrest authority, and create or update certain offense categories related to violence against Indian women. This enhancement also allows federally recognized Tribes to enter and obtain information from the National Crime Information Center on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence.
