Concerning tribal warrants.
SB 5585 streamlines the process for Washington tribes to request the return of tribal fugitives from state custody. It directly affects noncertified tribes (tribes not fully authorized under federal law) and state law enforcement by allowing tribal warrants to be filed with state courts for enforcement as if they were state arrest warrants. Key provisions include requiring tribal courts to provide authenticated waiver documents for extradition, granting tribes standing in state court hearings about extradition legality, and permitting state officers to enforce tribal warrants across county lines. The bill clarifies definitions of "certified" and "noncertified" tribes and establishes procedures for handling tribal fugitives who flee tribal jurisdiction.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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