U.S. Commission on Civil Rights


Native Americans in South Dakota:
An Erosion of Confidence in the Justice System



South Dakota Advisory Committee to
the United States Commission on Civil Rights



March 2000

A report of the South Dakota Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights prepared for the information and consideration of the Commission. Statements and recommendations in this report should not be attributed to the Commission, but only to participants at the community forum or the Advisory Committee.


Contents

Commission Information

South Dakota Advisory Committee Members

Letter of Transmittal

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Executive Summary

Chapter 3: Concerns, Conclusions, and Recommendations