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Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.030 (2026)

Powers and duties—Peace officers

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The chief and other officers of the Washington state patrol shall have and exercise, throughout the state, such police powers and duties as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally, and such other powers and duties as are prescribed by law.
[ 1965 c 8 s 43.43.030. Prior: 1933 c 25 s 2; RRS s 6362-60.]

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General authority law enforcement agency: RCW 10.93.020.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2010–2018 · leading case: Johnson v. State, 265 P.3d 199 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).
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Johnson v. State, 265 P.3d 199 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011). “” RCW 43.43.030. RCW 36.28.010(6) provides that county sheriffs “[s]hall keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties.”
State v. Hardgrove, 225 P.3d 357 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “…as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally, and such other powers and duties as are prescribed by law.” RCW 43.43.030.”
State of Washington v. Nicholas Taylor, 427 P.3d 656 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “RCW 43.43.030. They are not permitted to enforce local laws.”
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