RCW 46.61.524
Vehicular homicide, assault -- Evaluation,
treatment of drug or alcohol problem. (Effective until August 1,
2009.)
(1) A person convicted under RCW 46.61.502(6),46.61.504
(6), 46.61.520(1)(a), or 46.61.522(1)(b) shall, as a
condition of community custody imposed under RCW 9.94A.545 or
community placement imposed under RCW 9.94A.660, complete a
diagnostic evaluation by an alcohol or drug dependency agency
approved by the department of social and health services or a
qualified probation department, as defined under RCW 46.61.516
that has been approved by the department of social and health
services. This report shall be forwarded to the department of
licensing. If the person is found to have an alcohol or drug
problem that requires treatment, the person shall complete
treatment in a program approved by the department of social and
health services under chapter 70.96A RCW. If the person is found
not to have an alcohol or drug problem that requires treatment,
he or she shall complete a course in an information school
approved by the department of social and health services under
chapter 70.96A RCW. The convicted person shall pay all costs for
any evaluation, education, or treatment required by this section,
unless the person is eligible for an existing program offered or
approved by the department of social and health services.
Nothing in chapter 348, Laws of 1991 requires the addition of new
treatment or assessment facilities nor affects the department of
social and health services use of existing programs and
facilities authorized by law.
(2) As provided for under RCW 46.20.285, the department
shall revoke the license, permit to drive, or a nonresident
privilege of a person convicted of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520 or vehicular assault under RCW 46.61.522. The
department shall determine the eligibility of a person convicted
of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a) or vehicular
assault under RCW 46.61.522(1)(b) to receive a license based upon
the report provided by the designated alcoholism treatment
facility or probation department, and shall deny reinstatement
until satisfactory progress in an approved program has been
established and the person is otherwise qualified.
[2006 c 73 § 16; 2001 c 64 § 7; 2000 c 28 § 40; 1991 c 348 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date -- 2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
Technical correction bill -- 2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- Severability -- 2000 c 28: See RCW 9.94A.920, 9.94A.921, and 9.94A.922.
Effective date -- 1991 c 348: See note following RCW 46.61.520.
RCW 46.61.524
Vehicular homicide, assault -- Revocation of
driving privilege -- Eligibility for reinstatement. (Effective
August 1, 2009.)
As provided for under RCW 46.20.285, the department shall revoke the license, permit to drive, or a nonresident privilege of a person convicted of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520 or vehicular assault under RCW 46.61.522. The department shall determine the eligibility of a person convicted of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a) or vehicular assault under RCW 46.61.522(1)(b) to receive a license based upon the report provided by the designated alcoholism treatment facility or probation department designated pursuant to RCW 9.94A.703(4)(b), and shall deny reinstatement until satisfactory progress in an approved program has been established and the person is otherwise qualified.
[2008 c 231 § 46; 2006 c 73 § 16; 2001 c 64 § 7; 2000 c 28 § 40; 1991 c 348 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent -- Application -- Application of repealers -- Effective date -- 2008 c 231: See notes following RCW 9.94A.701.
Severability -- 2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Effective date -- 2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
Technical correction bill -- 2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- Severability -- 2000 c 28: See RCW 9.94A.920, 9.94A.921, and 9.94A.922.
Effective date -- 1991 c 348: See note following RCW 46.61.520.