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 124 STAT. 2284 PUBLIC LAW 111–211—JULY 29, 2010 ‘‘(B) rehabilitation of offenders; ‘‘(3)(A) tribal juvenile justice systems and the Federal juve- nile justice system as relating to Indian country; and ‘‘(B) the effect of those systems and related programs in preventing juvenile crime, rehabilitating Indian youth in cus- tody, and reducing recidivism among Indian youth; ‘‘(4) the impact of the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) on— ‘‘(A) the authority of Indian tribes; ‘‘(B) the rights of defendants subject to tribal govern- ment authority; and ‘‘(C) the fairness and effectiveness of tribal criminal systems; and ‘‘(5) studies of such other subjects as the Commission deter- mines relevant to achieve the purposes of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. ‘‘(e) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Taking into consideration the results of the study under paragraph (1), the Commission shall develop recommendations on necessary modifications and improvements to justice systems at the tribal, Federal, and State levels, including consideration of— ‘‘(1) simplifying jurisdiction in Indian country; ‘‘(2) improving services and programs— ‘‘(A) to prevent juvenile crime on Indian land; ‘‘(B) to rehabilitate Indian youth in custody; and ‘‘(C) to reduce recidivism among Indian youth; ‘‘(3) adjustments to the penal authority of tribal courts and exploring alternatives to incarceration; ‘‘(4) the enhanced use of chapter 43 of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as ‘the Federal Magistrates Act’) in Indian country; ‘‘(5) effective means of protecting the rights of victims and defendants in tribal criminal justice systems (including defend- ants incarcerated for a period of less than 1 year); ‘‘(6) changes to the tribal jails and Federal prison systems; and ‘‘(7) other issues that, as determined by the Commission, would reduce violent crime in Indian country. ‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report that contains— ‘‘(1) a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission; and ‘‘(2) the recommendations of the Commission for such legis- lative and administrative actions as the Commission considers to be appropriate. ‘‘(g) POWERS.— ‘‘(1) HEARINGS.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commis- sion considers to be advisable to carry out the duties of the Commission under this section. ‘‘(B) PUBLIC REQUIREMENT.—The hearings of the Commission under this paragraph shall be open to the public. ‘‘(2) WITNESS EXPENSES.—