The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is a federally recognized Tribe with inherent authority and jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and Indian Child Welfare matters within the boundaries of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation and all lands owned by the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.
The Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation was established by Executive Order on September 22, 1866. On June 18, 1934 residents of the Reservation rejected the provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA), and in 1971, our Tribe adopted a Constitution. The Tribal Government has authority to enact ordinances and laws governing the conduct of all persons and defining offenses against the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe; maintain order and protect the safety and welfare of all persons within the Shoalwater Bay Tribe’s jurisdiction; and pass any ordinances or laws necessary to govern the administration of justice and the enforcement of all laws, ordinances or regulations.
The Tribe contracts with the Northwest Intertribal Court System (NICS) to provide the Judge, Prosecutor, and appellate services. The Tribe has jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters, Indian Child Welfare matters, and includes Traditional Laws and practices.
The Code of Laws consists of, but is not limited to:
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Constitution
Title 1 Court Procedures (Revised 8-15-14)
Title 2 Law & Order
Title 3 Evidence Code
Title 4 Exclusion (Updated)
Title 4A Exclusion of Tribal Members
Title 6 Elections
Title 7 Zoning
Title 8 Building
Title 9 Business, Licensing and Taxation
Title 10 Liquor Control
SBIT & Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board MOA
Title 10A Marijuana Control (Updated)
Title 11 Fireworks and Safety
Fireworks Stand Owner Info - Fireworks Classifications in the U.S.
Title 12 Gaming
Title 13 Animal Control
Title 14 Eviction Procedures
Title 15 Enrollment
Title 16 Civil Infractions
Title 17 General Impoundment
Title 18 Motor Vehicle Impoundment
Title 19 Appellate
Title 20 Family
Title 21 Rules of Criminal Procedure
Title 22 Tribal Utilities Authority
Title 23 Environmental Infractions
Title 24 Fish & Wildlife
Title 25 Housing (this supersedes Title 5 Housing)
Title 27 Limited Liability Company Ordinance
Title 28 Sex Offender Registry Code
Title 29 General Welfare Ordinance
Title 30 Special Flood Hazard Ordinance
Title 44 Cigarette Sales and Tax Code
Title 46 Traffic
Title 47 DRAFT Libel and Slander Ordinance (to be enacted)