It depends on the policing agreement the band council has with the RCMP--or if it's a tribal council. In P.E.I. they have RCMP police agreements. I think it's the responsibility of the powers that be to ensure that the RCMP are educated on this so they understand what “matrimonial property rights” means, if they are going to adhere to that legislation.
On June 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.