CIVIL DIVISION

The DOJ's Civil Division is charged with representing the interests of the Nation and individual Tribes, Bands and Clans. The range of representation spans the gamut between land ownership and sovereignty issues to supervision of commercial, trust and international disputes. The Civil Division operates in Districts ranging from upper Canada to the lower southern Americas. The Attorney General uses both in house and contract counsel to accomplish this mission.

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An important subdivision of the Civil Division is the Civil Rights Section. It's unique mission is to investigate any instance of denial of natural, human and civil rights to any individual citizen of the Nation. It frequently works closely with the Marshal's Service and the OIG to rapidly investigate and interdict any such violations.

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CRIMINAL DIVISION

This Division is tasked with protecting the interests of the Nation and Tribes through enforcement and prosecution of violations of National or Tribal laws. Generally, the individual Tribes, Bands and Clans resolve minor criminal violations without DOJ involvement. When criminal activity crosses over tribal boundaries or international boundaries, the DOJ becomes the lead prosecutorial agency.

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OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

The Inspector General is also appointed as Deputy Attorney General and is authorized to conduct separate civil and criminal investigations. The OIG initiates civil or criminal proceedings apart from other Divisions. The OIG has a staff of twelve special agents who, with the Marshal's Service, conduct investigative and enforcement operations on behalf of the Nation and its Tribes.

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Recently, the OIG has, in certain matters, provided technical support and investigative resources to non-member tribes who determined the need for outside services in treating sensitive internal matters. Recently, we received a number inquiries about whether National funds were being used for external activities. In such instances, no Houkeai funds are expended; the outside agencies being assisted fully reimburse the Nation for all investigative costs incurred.

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NATIONAL MARSHAL'S SERVICE

The Nation employs a number of Deputy Marshals. They work throughout the Nation in a wide range of activities including training Tribal officers, conducting criminal investigations for National and Tribal criminal offenses, security of National assets and the service of civil and criminal process. They are also tasked with prisoner custody and transportation, Court security, security of National properties, historical sites, and other duties as need emerges. Marshal's serve in three levels: full-time, part-time and reserve status. Many of our current Marshals are retired from other law-enforcement careers and bring a very rich and thorough culture of experience to the Service.