Washington Code 46.87.300 – Appeal of suspension, revocation, cancellation, refusal
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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.
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 46.87.300
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Credentials: means cab cards, apportioned plates, temporary operating authority, and validation tabs issued for proportionally registered vehicles. See Washington Code 46.87.020
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: means any individual, partnership, association, public or private corporation, limited liability company, or other type of legal or commercial entity, including its members, managers, partners, directors, or officers. See Washington Code 46.87.020
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.