(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the ALJ issues an initial order that becomes a final order:
(a) Twenty-one days after the date the initial order is mailed to the parties, when none of the parties has timely requested a review; or
(b) When a request for review is dismissed.
(2) The review judge issues the final order when a party timely requests a review of an initial order.
(3) The ALJ will issue a final order in administrative proceedings concerning juvenile parole revocation and subsidy overpayments to child care providers.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
13.40.220. WSR 22-22-004, § 110-03-0490, filed 10/20/22, effective 11/20/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
34.05.220,
43.216.020, and
43.216.065. WSR 20-02-031, § 110-03-0490, filed 12/19/19, effective 1/19/20.]