Washington legal term
Tribal court judge in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Tribal court judge” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Tribal court judge” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Tribal court judge" includes every judicial officer authorized alone or with others, to hold or preside over the criminal court of a certified tribe or noncertified tribe. (RCW 10.32.010)
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