The Secretary is authorized to provide funds to tribal judicial conferences, under section 3611 of this title, pursuant to contracts entered into under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.] for the development, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal justice systems of Indian tribes which are members of such conference. Funds provided under this section may be used for-
(1) the employment of judges, magistrates, court counselors, court clerks, court administrators, bailiffs, probation officers, officers of the court, or dispute resolution facilitators;
(2) the development, revision, and publication of tribal codes, rules of practice, rules of procedure, and standards of judicial performance and conduct;
(3) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a law library and computer assisted legal research capacities;
(4) training programs and continuing education for tribal judicial personnel;
(5) the development and operation of records management systems;
(6) planning for the development, enhancement, and operation of tribal justice systems; and
(7) the development and operation of other innovative and culturally relevant programs and projects, including (but not limited to) programs and projects for-
(A) alternative dispute resolution;
(B) tribal victims assistance or victims services;
(C) tribal probation services or diversion programs;
(D) juvenile services and multidisciplinary investigations of child abuse; and
(E) traditional tribal judicial practices, traditional justice systems, and traditional methods of dispute resolution.
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The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in text, is