U.S. Department
of Justice
Office of Tribal Justice
Mission
The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) was initially formed in 1995 in response to requests from Tribal leaders for a dedicated point of contact for Indian country-specific legal and policy matters. The office was made permanent on July 29, 2010, with the passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). 25 U.S.C. § 3665a(2010).
General Information
Leadership
Gina Allery
Director, Office of Tribal Justice
Contact
Office of Tribal Justice
202-514-8812
OTJ@usdoj.gov
The Department of Justice’s Statement of Principles was developed to guide and inform all of the Department's interactions with federally recognized Indian tribes.
Department of Justice Policy Statement on Tribal Consultation, November 30, 2022.
Watch the video "A Turning in the Tide" about Robert F. Kennedy's historic 1963 speech to the National Congress of American Indians and how the Justice Department is working today more than ever to fulfill its commitment to foster equal justice, safety, partnership and self-government in Native American communities.
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