The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

Terms Used In Washington Code 10.92.010

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) “General authority Washington peace officer” means an officer authorized to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state of Washington generally.
(2) “Tribal police officer” means any person in the employ of one of the federally recognized sovereign tribal governments, whose traditional lands and territories lie within the borders of the state of Washington, to enforce the criminal laws of that government.

NOTES:

Effective date2008 c 224: “This act takes effect July 1, 2008.” [ 2008 c 224 § 4.]