Upon the conclusion of a driver improvement interview, the department's referee shall make findings on the matter under consideration and shall notify the person involved in writing. Such findings may be served on a party via electronic distribution, with a party's agreement. The referee's findings shall be final unless the person involved is notified to the contrary within 15 days. The decision is effective upon notice. The person upon receiving such notice may, in writing and within ten days, request a formal hearing.

[ 2025 c 23 s 8; 1979 c 61 s 11; 1965 ex.s. c 121 s 35.]

Notes:

Effective date—2025 c 23 ss 1-4 and 6-14: See note following RCW 46.04.480.

Persons not entitled to formal hearing: RCW 46.20.324.