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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Banishment Code Community Input Survey

1.Enrollment Number
Background
Considering the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis and the documented increase in violent crimes within the jurisdiction of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, the Tribal Council is seeking ways to better protect the safety, well-being, and future of the Omaha people.

Violence does not only impact individuals—it harms families, creates generational trauma, and affects the entire community.
To strengthen public safety and uphold the Tribe’s responsibility to protect its citizens, the Tribal Council is considering adopting a Banishment Code and is seeking community guidance through this survey.
Section 1: Ranking Violent Offenses
Please rank the offenses below from 1–3, with 1 being the MOST serious and 3 being the LEAST serious (or leave blank if unsure). Please rank each offense.
2.Offense Rank (1–3)
1
2
3
Criminal Homicide
Kidnapping
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Violent Sexual Offense
False Imprisonment
Promoting Commercial or Illicit Sexual Commerce or Conduct
Manufacture/Distribution/Dispensing of Controlled Substances
Section 2: Community Input Questions
Please circle Yes or No for each question.
3.Should the Tribal Council enact a Banishment Code for serious violent crimes?
4.Should the Code include a process for disenrollment for the most serious crimes (e.g., homicide, sexual assault)?
5.Should the Code allow for temporary immediate removal of a tribal member (not in custody) from the Reservation pending the outcome of a criminal trial?
6.What level of Tribal Council vote should be required for banishment or disenrollment?
7.Should a banished or disenrolled person have an opportunity to petition the Tribal Council for reconsideration at a later date?
8.Should the Banishment Code include a penalty for any person who knowingly harbors a banished individual on the Reservation?
Section 3: Additional Comments or Concerns
Please share any thoughts, concerns, or recommendations regarding the proposed Banishment Code:
9.Additional Comments or Concerns