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WA HB1829

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Debra Lekanoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows tribal courts to file warrants with Washington superior courts, which must issue state arrest warrants for tribal fugitives upon finding probable cause; these warrants expire after six months

  • Grants certified tribes (those authorized under the Tribal Law and Order Act to impose sentences over one year or fines over $5,000) full faith and credit for their arrest warrants, enforceable by state peace officers as if they were state warrants

  • Requires arrested persons subject to noncertified tribal warrants to appear before a superior court judge the next judicial day, with a custody hearing within 72 hours if not waived

  • Gives certified and noncertified tribes standing to participate in state court hearings testing the legality of extradition

  • Expands definitions of "oath," "official proceeding," and "juror" in perjury statutes to include federally recognized tribal courts and tribal law

Legislative Description

Concerning tribal warrants.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2025
Law & Justice3/7/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Community Safety2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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