1st Edition

Criminal Convictions in U.S. Tribal Law Collateral Consequences, Pardons, and Expungements in Indian Country

By Andrew Novak Copyright 2025
268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

This book is the first comparative law study of collateral consequences of criminal conviction in all federally recognized Indian tribes in the lower 48 U.S. states, and the mechanisms for restoring civil rights in tribal law. Surveying the constitutions, codes, and ordinances of tribal jurisdictions reveals a broad range of consequences – the impact of which has not been comprehensively and... Read more

1. Introduction to Collateral Consequences in Indian Country 2. Tribal Justice Systems in Comparative Perspective 3. Restrictions on Running for Tribal Executive or Legislature 4. Restrictions on Serving in Tribal Office or Administration 5. Restrictions on Tribal Business Licenses and Permits 6. Restrictions in the Tribal Gaming Industry 7. Restrictions on Civil Rights and Tribal Social Services 8. Pardons, Expungements, and Restoration of Rights in Tribal Law

Biography

Andrew Novak is Instructional Associate Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University, Virginia, USA.