The governor may in his or her discretion order the state militia pursuant to chapter 38.08 RCW or the state patrol to assist local officials to restore order in the area described in the proclamation of a state of emergency.
RCW 43.06.270
State of emergency—State militia or state patrol—Use in restoring order.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 87 Wash. 2d 457 - City of Spokane v. Spokane Police Guild (1976)
Most recently applied in 195 Wash. 2d 879 - Colvin v. Inslee (July 2020)
2009 c 549 s 5023; 1969 ex.s. c 186 s 9.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.