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37.12.030 – Effective date for assumption of jurisdiction—Criminal causes.

RCW 37.12.030 Effective date for assumption of jurisdiction—Criminal causes. Upon March 13, 1963 the state of Washington shall assume jurisdiction over offenses as set forth in RCW 37.12.010 committed by or against Indians in the lands prescribed in RCW 37.12.010 to the same extent that this state has jurisdiction over offenses committed elsewhere within this […]

37.12.040 – Effective date for assumption of jurisdiction—Civil causes.

RCW 37.12.040 Effective date for assumption of jurisdiction—Civil causes. Upon March 13, 1963 the state of Washington shall assume jurisdiction over civil causes of action as set forth in RCW 37.12.010 between Indians or to which Indians are parties which arise in the lands prescribed in RCW 37.12.010 to the same extent that this state […]

37.12.050 – State’s jurisdiction limited by federal law.

RCW 37.12.050 State’s jurisdiction limited by federal law. The jurisdiction assumed pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the limitations and provisions of the federal act of August 15, 1953 (Public Law 280, 83rd Congress, 1st Session). [ 1957 c 240 § 5.]

37.12.010 – Assumption of criminal and civil jurisdiction by state.

RCW 37.12.010 Assumption of criminal and civil jurisdiction by state. The state of Washington hereby obligates and binds itself to assume criminal and civil jurisdiction over Indians and Indian territory, reservations, country, and lands within this state in accordance with the consent of the United States given by the act of August 15, 1953 (Public […]