California · Penal Code

PEN §830.83: (a) Commencing on July 1, 2026, until July 1, 2029, a chief of police appointed by a qualified entity enrolled in the pilot program established by Section 11073 and meeting the requirements of a quali

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This statute designates certain tribal police officers and officials as peace officers under a pilot program from 2026–2029, defining their territorial jurisdiction within tribal lands and specific circumstances allowing authority outside tribal territory.

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(a) Commencing on July 1, 2026, until July 1, 2029, a chief of police appointed by a qualified entity enrolled in the pilot program established by Section 11073 and meeting the requirements of a qualified member, or a police officer, public safety officer, or investigator employed in that capacity by a qualified entity enrolled in the pilot program established by Section 11073 and meeting the requirements of a qualified member, is a peace officer. As used in this section, “qualified entity” and “qualified member” have the meanings set forth in Section 11073. (b) The authority of a peace officer designated pursuant to this section extends to any place within the territorial boundaries of the Indian country of the employing tribe, in accordance with and subject to any limitations of Public Law 280 (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1162). The authority of a peace officer designated pursuant to this section may also extend to any place in the state, under any of the following circumstances: (1) At the request of a state or local law enforcement agency. (2) Under exigent circumstances involving an immediate danger to persons or property, or the escape of a perpetrator. (3) For the purpose of making an arrest consistent with Section 836, when a public offense has occurred, or there is probable cause to believe a public offense has occurred, within the Indian country of the tribe that employs the peace officer, and with the prior consent of the chief of police or chief, director, or chief executive officer of a consolidated municipal public safety agency, or person authorized by that chief, director, or officer to give consent, if the place is within a city, or of the sheriff, or person authorized by the sheriff to give consent, if the place is within an unincorporated area of a county. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), when the peace officer is in hot pursuit or close pursuit of an individual that the officer has reasonable suspicion has violated or attempted to violate state law and the violation occurred within the Indian country of the tribe that employs the peace officer. (5) When delivering an apprehended person to the custody of a law enforcement authority or magistrate in the city or county in which the offense occurred. (c) This section shall become operative only upon an appropriation of funds by the Legislature for the purposes of this section. (d) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2032, and as of that date is repealed.

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