The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) related to tribal warrants, specifically addressing the processes for extradition and the enforcement of tribal warrants by state authorities. Key provisions include the requirement for a place of detention to deliver a person in custody to a noncertified tribe without a judicial order if certain conditions are met, such as the existence of an authenticated waiver of extradition. Additionally, the bill establishes that noncertified tribes have standing in state court hearings regarding the legality of extradition and allows certified tribes to file tribal warrants with the superior court, which will be treated as state arrest warrants.

Further amendments clarify the definitions of terms related to tribal law, such as "noncertified tribe," "certified tribe," and "tribal fugitive." The bill also outlines the procedures for arresting individuals under tribal warrants, including the rights of the arrested person to a judicial hearing and the conditions under which they may be transferred to tribal custody. Notably, the bill emphasizes the importance of timely hearings and the responsibilities of peace officers in executing tribal warrants, while also ensuring that the privilege of habeas corpus is available to those detained under these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 10.32.070, 9A.72.010, 10.32.010, 10.92.010, 10.32.090, 10.32.100