Washington Legislature passes tribal policing bill

Tuesday, March 11, 2008  

The Washington Legislature on Monday finalized a bill to grant tribal police officers the authority to enforce state criminal and traffic laws.

Tribal officers can arrest non-Indians if they are state certified and if their tribe obtains liability insurance. Tribal courts will not have jurisdiction over non-Indians, however.

The bill goes to Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) for her signature.

Get the Story:
WA lawmakers approve bills on gangs, beer, wine and bees (AP 3/11)

Get the Bill:
HB 2476 | SB 6524

Relevant Links:
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs - http://www.waspc.org

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