2011 Washington Code
Title 46 Motor vehicles
46.12 Certificates of title.
46.12.240 Appeals to superior court from suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of license or certificate.

(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.