§ 46.87.300 — Appeal of suspension, revocation, cancellation, refusal.

Washington § 46.87.300

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 46: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 46.87: PROPORTIONAL REGISTRATION

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The suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal by the director, or the director's designee, of the credentials issued under this chapter is conclusive unless the person whose credentials are suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior court of Thurston county, or at the person's option if a resident of Washington, to the superior court of his or her county of residence, for the purpose of having the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials set aside. Notice of appeal must be filed within ten calendar days after service of the notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the appeal, the court must issue an order to the director to show cause why the credentials should not be granted or reinstated. The director must respond to the order within ten days after the date of service of the order upon the director. Service must be in the manner prescribed for service of summons and complaint in other civil actions. Upon the hearing on the order to show cause, the court must hear evidence concerning matters related to the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials and enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal.

Effective date — 2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010 .

Effective dates — 1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010 .

Legislative History

[2015 c 228 s 27;1987 c 244 s 43.]