Driving under the influence (DUI) assessment services, as defined in chapter 46.61 RCW, are provided to an individual to determine the individual's involvement with alcohol and other drugs and determine the appropriate course of care or referral.

(1) An agency certified to provide DUI assessment services:

(a) Must review, evaluate, and document information provided by the individual;

(b) May include in the assessment information from external sources such as family, support individuals, legal entities, courts, and employers;

(d) Must maintain and provide a list of resources, including self-help groups, and referral options that can be used by staff members to refer an individual to appropriate services.

(2) An agency certified to provide DUI assessment services must also ensure:

(a) The assessment is conducted in person; and

(b) The individual has a summary included in the assessment that evaluates the individual's:

(i) Blood or breath alcohol level and other drug levels, or documentation of the individual's refusal at the time of the arrest, if available; and

(ii) Self-reported driving record and the abstract of the individual's legal driving record.

(3) When the assessment findings do not result in a substance use disorder diagnosis, the assessment must also include:

(a) A copy of the police report;

(b) A copy of the court originated criminal case history;

(d) A referral to alcohol and drug information school.

(4) If the information in subsection (3)(a) through (d) of this section is required and not readily available, the record must contain documentation of attempts to obtain the information.

(5) Upon completion of the DUI assessment, the individual must be:

(a) Informed of the results of the assessment; and

(b) Referred to the appropriate level of care according to ASAM criteria.

(1) An agency certified to provide DUI assessment services:

(a) Must review, evaluate, and document information provided by the individual;

(b) May include in the assessment information from external sources such as family, support individuals, legal entities, courts, and employers; and

(c) Must maintain and provide a list of resources, including self-help groups, and referral options that can be used by staff members to refer an individual to appropriate services.

(2) An agency certified to provide DUI assessment services must also ensure:

(a) The assessment is conducted face-to-face and document in the assessment whether the assessment was conducted in person or by synchronous video conferencing; and

(b) The individual has a summary included in the assessment that evaluates the individual's:

(i) Blood or breath alcohol level and other drug levels, or documentation of the individual's refusal at the time of the arrest, if available; and

(ii) Self-reported driving record and the abstract of the individual's legal driving record.

(3) When the assessment findings do not result in a substance use disorder diagnosis, the assessment must also include:

(a) A copy of the police report;

(b) A copy of the court originated criminal case history;

(d) A referral to alcohol and drug information school.

(4) If the information in subsection (3)(a) through (d) of this section is required and not readily available, the record must contain documentation of attempts to obtain the information.

(5) Upon completion of the DUI assessment, the individual must be:

(a) Informed of the results of the assessment; and

(b) Referred to the appropriate level of care according to ASAM criteria.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 71.05.560, 71.34.380, 18.205.160, 43.70.080(5), 41.05.750, 43.70.250, and 74.09.520 and chapters 71.05, 71.12, 71.24 and 71.34 RCW. WSR 22-24-091, § 246-341-0820, filed 12/6/22, effective 5/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 71.05.560, 71.34.380, 18.205.160, 71.24.037 and chapters 71.05, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW. WSR 21-12-042, § 246-341-0820, filed 5/25/21, effective 7/1/21. Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-0820, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]

PDFWAC 246-341-0820

Involuntary and court-ordered—Driving under the influence (DUI) substance use disorder assessment services.

PDFWAC 246-341-0820

Driving under the influence (DUI) substance use disorder assessment services—Service standards.