25 U.S.C. § 3662

Current through P.L. 118-59 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/07/2024)

Section 3662 - Tribal civil legal assistance grants

Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Office of Tribal Justice, shall award grants to non-profit entities, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, which provide legal assistance services for Indian tribes, members of Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to Federal poverty guidelines that submit an application to the Attorney General in such form and manner as the Attorney General may prescribe for the provision of civil legal assistance (including guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates for children and juveniles) to members of Indian tribes and tribal justice systems, and/or other purposes consistent with this chapter.

25 U.S.C. § 3662

Pub. L. 106-559, title I, §102, Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2780; Pub. L. 111-211, title II, §242(b)(1), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2292.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2010- Pub. L. 111-211 inserted "(including guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates for children and juveniles)" after "civil legal assistance".

Attorney General

The term "Attorney General" means the Attorney General of the United States.

Office of Tribal Justice

The term "Office of Tribal Justice" means the Office of Tribal Justice in the United States Department of Justice.