McGirt V. Oklahoma: What is Indian Country and Who Has Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Crime Oklahoma-McGirt V. Oklahoma: What is Indian Country and Who Has Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Crime Oklahoma

McGirt V. Oklahoma: What is Indian Country and Who Has Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Crime Oklahoma

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The video begins with Sandy Erickson, the grant coordinator for the ISAAC Project, expressing gratitude to Mary-Kate from TA2TA for hosting the webinar and Kerry Knadel and Tammy Scarlett for their assistance. Sandy encourages participants to share their gratitude in the chat box and mentions that the webinar is being recorded. She provides an overview of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and the ISAAC Project, which aims to support providers serving sexual assault survivors in tribal communities. Sandy introduces Leslie Hagan, the speaker for the webinar, who has extensive experience working on criminal justice issues related to child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. <br /><br />The video then delves into the impact of the McGirt v. Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, which declared a large portion of Oklahoma as Indian country. This decision has implications for criminal jurisdiction, as many cases involving Native Americans must now be handled by federal or tribal governments instead of the state. The video highlights the challenges this poses for law enforcement, prosecutors, and the courts, including increased caseloads and the need for more resources. It also discusses the impact on defendants' rights, such as differences in statute of limitations and sentencing capacity between state and federal systems. The importance of coordination and cooperation between legal entities is stressed to ensure justice and community safety. The video briefly mentions the state of Oklahoma's efforts to challenge the McGirt decision and its potential impact on civil law. Overall, the video provides an overview of the legal landscape created by the McGirt decision and the challenges faced by stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

Keywords

Sandy Erickson

ISAAC Project

Mary-Kate

TA2TA

Kerry Knadel

Tammy Scarlett

International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)

Leslie Hagan

McGirt v. Oklahoma

Indian country

criminal jurisdiction