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JU 11.0960Mandatory

Tribal Court’s Order Accepting/Declining Jurisdiction (RSPT)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2011

This form is an order used by the court to officially state whether it accepts or declines jurisdiction over a case involving a tribe.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in juvenile court matters when the court needs to make a formal ruling about its authority to hear the case concerning a tribe.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order, meaning it is prepared and signed by the court.
What does this form do?
It is used to document the court's decision on whether it has the authority (jurisdiction) to handle the case involving a tribe.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2011.

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