# RCW 37.12.070: RCW 37.12.070: Tribal ordinances, customs, not inconsistent with law applicable in civil causes

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T37_C12_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 37.12.070
- **Heading:** RCW 37.12.070: Tribal ordinances, customs, not inconsistent with law applicable in civil causes
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 37 / Chapter 12 / Section 070

## Text

Any tribal ordinance or custom heretofore or hereafter adopted by an Indian tribe, band, or community in the exercise of any authority which it may possess shall, if not inconsistent with any applicable civil law of the state, be given full force and effect in the determination of civil causes of action pursuant to this section.

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- [RCW 37.12.060 RCW 37.12.060: Chapter limited in application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T37_C12_S060.md)
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- [RCW 37.12.120 RCW 37.12.120: Quileute, Chehalis, Swinomish, Skokomish, Muckleshoot, Tulalip, and Colville Indian reservations—Retrocession of criminal jurisdiction—Proclamation by governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T37_C12_S120.md)
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