SB 5732-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires a person who violates RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv) (driving while license suspended in the third degree) in a jurisdiction that does not have a relicensing diversion program to be provided with an abstract of his or her driving record by the court or the prosecuting attorney, in addition to a list of his or her unpaid traffic offense related fines and the contact information for each jurisdiction or collection agency to which money is owed.

Authorizes superior courts or courts of limited jurisdiction in certain counties to participate or provide relicensing diversion programs to persons who violate RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv).

Requires a relicensing diversion program to be designed to assist suspended drivers to regain their license and insurance and pay outstanding fines.

Requires counties and cities that operate relicensing diversion programs, subject to available funds, to provide certain information to the administrative office of the courts on an annual basis.

Requires the administrative office of the courts, subject to available funds, to compile and analyze the data required to be submitted and develop recommendations for a best practices model for relicensing diversion programs.