Washington state law empowers tribal warrants

Washington state law empowers tribal warrants

SEATTLE, Wash. – Washington state's new law allows tribal warrants to be recognized as state warrants, enhancing cooperation between state and tribal law enforcement.

New Law Makes Tribal Warrants Enforceable by Washington State Authorities

SEATTLE, WA – A new Washington state law that took effect today allows tribal court warrants to be recognized and enforced by nontribal law enforcement agencies across the state, strengthening cooperation between tribal and state jurisdictions. House Bill 1829, sponsored by Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes), updates the Tribal Warrants Act first passed in 2024. The law gives local and state law enforcement officers the authority to arrest indivi…