HB2156 grants limited authority peace officer powers to investigators of the attorney general's office for specific criminal investigations.

HB2156 adds a new section to chapter 43.10 RCW, granting investigators of the attorney general's office limited authority peace officer powers when they are granted concurrent criminal authority to investigate or prosecute crime. These powers include serving search warrants on businesses, but only when authorized by a judicial officer and if the business specifically requests service at a physical location. Notably, this authority does not include the power to detain or arrest or to be armed.

HB2156 grants limited authority peace officer powers to investigators of the attorney general's office for specific criminal investigations.

HB2156 adds a new section to chapter 43.10 RCW, granting investigators of the attorney general's office limited authority peace officer powers when they are granted concurrent criminal authority to investigate or prosecute crime. These powers include serving search warrants on businesses, but only when authorized by a judicial officer and if the business specifically requests service at a physical location. Notably, this authority does not include the power to detain or arrest or to be armed.