Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Justice & Regulatory
The Department of Justice and Regulatory is composed of eight divisions, five programs, the Ethics Office and Tax and Liquor. The Department employs approximately 100 employees and is responsible for all law enforcement (police, wildlife, animal control and gaming) within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Reservation. The Department is also responsible for regulatory issues (environmental, air and water quality, gaming regulation and tribal employment rights). The Department has administrative authority over the Tribal Prosecutor and Public Defender.
