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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to extradition of persons to and from Indian 2 jurisdiction; and adding a new section to chapter 10.31 RCW. 3
AI Summary
This bill establishes provisions for the extradition of individuals between the state of Washington and Indian tribes within the state. The key points are:
1. If the state of Washington seeks to extradite an individual from the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, the state must comply with any applicable tribal extradition laws.
2. Indian tribes that permit extradition by the state can request the extradition of individuals from state jurisdiction under this new section.
3. Tribes must direct extradition demands to the county prosecutor or state attorney general, and the demands must include a copy of a warrant and a criminal complaint or sworn statement from a tribal judge.
4. The existing state extradition laws apply to extradition requests from tribes, with the public officer receiving the tribal demand performing the functions of the governor under the state extradition chapter.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5642&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5642 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66573 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5642.pdf |
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