SB 6020 - DIGEST

Finds that it is imperative to ensure that people who are arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug are not released to third parties who then allow them to resume control of a motor vehicle.

Provides that, before a law enforcement officer releases a person arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 to a third person, the officer shall serve notice in writing on the third person advising the person of potential civil and criminal liability if the person facilitates or permits the arrested person released to his custody to resume operation of a motor vehicle while still intoxicated or impaired.

Requires that, before the arrested person is released to a third person, receipt of the notice must be acknowledged in writing by the third person.

Provides that, if the third person refuses to sign the acknowledgment, the person arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 shall remain in custody.