RCW 46.12.240
Appeals to superior court from suspension,
revocation, cancellation, or refusal of license or certificate.
(Effective until July 1, 2011.)
(1) The suspension, revocation,
cancellation, or refusal by the director of any license or
certificate provided for in chapters 46.12 and 46.16 RCW is
conclusive unless the person whose license or certificate is
suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior
court of Thurston county, or at his or her option to the superior
court of the county of his or her residence, for the purpose of
having the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of
the license or certificate set aside. Notice of appeal must be
filed within ten days after receipt of the notice of suspension,
revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the
notice of appeal the court shall issue an order to the director
to show cause why the license should not be granted or
reinstated, which order shall be returnable not less than ten
days after the date of service thereof upon the director.
Service shall 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 shall hear evidence concerning
matters with reference to the suspension, revocation,
cancellation, or refusal of the license or certificate and shall
enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension,
revocation, cancellation, or refusal.
(2) This section does not apply to vehicle registration
cancellations under *RCW 46.16.710 through 46.16.760.
[2010 c 8 § 9006; 1987 c 388 § 8; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 42; 1961 c 12 §46.20.340 . Prior: 1953 c 23 § 2; 1937 c 188 § 74; RRS § 6312-74. Formerly RCW 46.20.340.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 46.16.710 through 46.16.760 expired July 1, 1993.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1987 c 388: See notes following RCW 46.20.342.