HB 2644 - DIGEST


Provides that a city or county that operates a court under Title 3 RCW may establish and operate one or more drunk driving courts.

Declares that, for the purposes of this act, "drunk driving court" means a court that has special calendars or dockets designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance abuse among drunk driving offenders by increasing their likelihood for successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment; mandatory periodic alcohol or drug testing; and the use of appropriate sanctions and other rehabilitation services.