UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
Tribal Management Program
Interior – Aleutians Campus
College of Rural and Community Development
Harper Building P.O. Box 756720 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6720
(907) 474-5710
toll-free 866-474-5710
FAX # (907) 474-5561
TM 117 Tribal Court Enforcement of Decisions
1 Credit
Course Outline and Syllabus
Instructor:
Kevin M. Illingworth, JD
ffkmi@uaf.edu
907-474-5561(fax)
1-866-474-5710(toll free)
907-474-5710
Course Description:
This course focuses on role of the tribal government and tribal justice system in enforcement of
tribal court decisions in rural Alaska, including monitoring of offenders. Key concepts and
strategies related to enforcement of tribal court decisions, including writing effective orders, and
monitoring of offenders, will be discussed.
Course Goal:
Students will be able to understand and develop a tribal justice enforcement and monitoring process.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of Federal Indian Law as it relates to the role of the tribal
government and tribal justice system in designing and implementing an effective enforcement and
monitoring system.
2. Effectively communicate strategies for design and implementation of both juvenile and adult
monitoring programs.
3. Understand the importance of clearly written orders on enforcement of decisions and offender
success.
4. Understand the importance of an effective monitoring system and impacts on offender success.
5. Effectively communicate the current picture of tribal jurisdiction in Alaska and how it impacts
enforcement and monitoring decisions.
Instructional Methods: Instructional methods will include a combination of lecture, individual and small
group discussion.
Course Policies: Attendance at all three days is mandatory. Students are expected to actively participate in
class discussions and to contribute to group activities.
Text: Tribal Court Development Alaska Tribes. Jaeger, Lisa TCC 2002, 3rd Ed.
Coursepack and other materials will be distributed in class
Office Hours: As this is a 3 day intensive course, no office hours are scheduled. However, instructor will
attend all session of the course and be available via phone and fax for student contact after course
contact period. The Tribal Management Program can be reached toll-free at 1-866-474-5710
Evaluation and Grading:
This course will be graded pass/fail. In order to receive a passing grade, participants must receive a 70% or
higher grade. Participants are expected to attend and actively participate in all sessions of this course.
Participants will be assessed based upon practical application of skills and demonstration of course
objectives.
Effective Participation and Leadership
In-class exercise and demonstration of skills
1. Writing Orders Exercise
2. Community Enforcement Plan Exercise
3. Practice Hearing
Course Notebook/Journal
30%
40%
30%
Total points possible for the course will be assigned and weighted based on the following:
Effective Participation and Leadership (30%): Active participation during the entire 3-day
classroom session is required to pass this course. Students are expected to actively participate in
all group discussions, and demonstrate leadership ability.
In-class Exercise and Demonstration of Skills (40%): Participants are required to participate in all
in-class exercises and to demonstrate application of course objectives.
Course Notebook/Journal (30%): Participants are required to keep a course notebook for the
session. The course notebook should include notes on the presentations and reflections on how
the information presented could affect the students’ village. Students are expected to reflect on
each Student Learning Outcome for the course in separate Journal entries. The notebook will be
presented to the instructor at the end of the workshop, and then returned to the student.
Support Services: The instructor is available upon appointment for additional assistance outside session
hours.
Disability Services: UAF Disability Services for Distance Students
Disability Services provide a variety of services to assure equal access for all students. Interpreting
services, educational assistants, note taking, and exam accommodations for students are the most frequently
provided accommodations.
The staff of Disability Services works with faculty in arranging appropriate services in the classroom.
Questions should be directed to the Director of Disability Services at (907)-474-5655.
http://www.uaf.edu/disability/
TM 117 Tribal Court Enforcement of Decisions
Daily Schedule
Day 1
Morning:
9:00 am
Introductions
 Introduce yourself
 Discuss your work in the community
 Explain what you want to learn most in this class
View Video: Clips from “Tribal Courts: Opportunity for Healing” and “Tribal
Court Clerks: The Backbone of Tribal Justice Systems”
Presentation and discussion: Enforcement of Decisions: Designing and implementing
effective community enforcement and monitoring.
Noon - Lunch
Afternoon:
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
Presentation and discussion: Tribal Jurisdiction and Federal Indian Law in Alaska
Due Process Requirements
Done for the day
Homework: Read “Enforcement of Tribal Court Decisions”- Tribal Court Book
“The Relationship Between Written and Unwritten Law”- Coursepack
Day 2
Morning:
9:00 am
Presentation and discussion: Importance of Writing Clear Orders
Order Writing Exercise
Noon - Lunch
Afternoon:
1:00 pm
Presentation and discussion: Juvenile Monitoring Strategies
Adult Monitoring Strategies
4:00 pm
Done for the day
Homework: Read “Creating Sentences Designed to Help and Heal”- Tribal Court Book
Day 3
Morning:
9:00 am
Presentation of Community Enforcement & Monitoring Plans
Practice Tribal Court Hearing
1:00 pm
Done for the day:
If you have any questions, feel free to can me at 1-866-474-5710